Essie Dunbar

Essie Williams Dunbar (1892–1962) was an American woman who, in 1915, was declared dead and subsequently half-buried during her funeral. When her sister arrived late, the coffin was reopened upon her request, revealing Dunbar alive, smiling, and breathing. This unexpected discovery caused a scene of chaos, as three preachers present at the funeral fell into the grave in shock. In their scramble to escape, two of the preachers trampled the shortest among them, resulting in three broken ribs for that individual.[1][2][3]

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  1. ^ "The Woman Who Lived Another 40 Years After Being Buried | History of Yesterday". Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  2. ^ "When Essie Dunbar, The Woman Declared Dead At 30, Came Out Of Coffin Smiling And Lived Until 77". News18. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  3. ^ Seaver, Carl (2022-09-24). "Essie Dunbar: The Woman Who Lived for Another 40 Years After Being Buried Alive". Retrieved 2024-11-28.