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Woman declared dead in Ecuador revives during her wake; health authorities investigate
QUITO, Ecuador -
A 76-year-old woman who was declared dead at a hospital in Ecuador astonished her relatives by knocking on her coffin during her wake.
The incident last Friday has prompted a government investigation into the hospital. The woman's son, Gilberto Barbera, says relatives left the coffin behind and rushed Bella Montoya back to the hospital in the central city of Babahoyo.
Barbera says the incident gave everyone a fright. He also says that his mother's condition remains serious.
Ecuador's Health Ministry says it's investigating doctors involved in her case at the Martin Icaza Hospital.
The ministry says a technical committee has been formed to review how the hospital issues death certificates.
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Georgia parliament overrides presidential veto of divisive foreign influence bill
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U.S. returns US$80 million-worth of stolen artifacts to Italy
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Manitoba premier says he wants stability, increases in federal transfer payments
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Cyclist killed in Swift Current, RCMP investigating
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Kitchener
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ER closed at Listowel Memorial Hospital due to fire
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Dog found starved, covered in human waste, at Guelph, Ont. conservation area
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Sask. RCMP reports string of copper wire thefts from electrical transformers
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OPP launch homicide investigation into Middlesex County death
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From player to coach at age 20, London Knight Ethan Mackinnon embracing role
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Police arrest suspect involved in the IED explosion in Barrie, Ont. parking lot
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Windsor
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Man charged with first degree murder after Chatham house fire
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Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island man facing 7 charges of child exploitation in joint Canada-U.S. investigation
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Kelowna
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Police try to identify man who allegedly chased kids from Kamloops park
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Kelowna firefighters knock down large blazes at house, auto shop
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'Altercation' in Penticton leaves 1 dead: RCMP
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Lethbridge
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Man charged with vandalism of Fernie Aquatic Centre that 'severely impacted' community: RCMP
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Lethbridge gardeners optimistic amid rain, but summer could still see dry conditions
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No charges for officers who surveilled Alberta legislature member: watchdog letter
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Sault Ste. Marie
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Four charged in northern Ont. drug bust, $100K in cocaine, fentanyl seized
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Sudbury paramedic honoured for third time this month receives bravery medal
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Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors meet in the Sault
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N.L.
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Newfoundland man charged twice for drunk driving overnight in St. John's
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After more than 100 years, Newfoundland's unknown soldier returns home
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Unknown Newfoundland soldier from the First World War heads back home from France after 100 years
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