ASLEEP FOR THREE YEARS
PECULIAR CASE OF PEASANT. The case of Velimir Yokitch, a peasant in the village of Ratari, Yugoslavia, has aroused great interest in the local press. Although normally of a cheerful disposition, three years ago last Christmas he was overcome by sudden depression, and went to bed. He slept almost continuously, being awakened only at intervals to take food, until October last year, when his family wakened him to tell him the news of the assassination of King Alexander. A sudden change then took place in Yokitch. After long weeping he made a pilgrimage to Oplenats, the King’s burial place, and wept at his grave. Since this he has become perfectly normal, goes about his work as usual, and has taken the oath of allegiance to King Peter.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 March 1935, Page 8
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