Salt Lake Telegram | 1933-04-27 | Page 18 | 'Corpse' Arises from Ice-Packed Casket in Cuba

Corpse Arises From Packed Ice Casket in Cuba CubaS S HAVANA April 27 Mrs Candelaria Orta 98 of Havana arose this morning from her coffin which was bound for Colon cemetery and inquired of her mourning relatives and friends it all about Mrs Orta apparently died of old age in the customary manner yesterday yesterday yes yes- morning and the death certificate was duly signed by Dr Francisco Veiga Velga Last night the body was placed in a coffin which was stuffed with cracked ice When the remains remains re mains arose this morning and uttered her question the mourners mourn mourn- ers were momentarily struck dumb Then panicky they lied fled for official advice Dr Veiga explained that it was an unusual case of catalepsy which established a Cuban medical medi cal record for longevity He said that if it given proper treatment Mrs Orta might live a few 3 years ears longer