Man appears alive at own funeral in Brazil

Source: Associated Press

Santo Antônio : Brazil | 26 days ago

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Ademir Jorge Goncalves, 59, had identified him as the victim of a Sunday night car crash in Parana state in southern Brazil, police said. As is customary in Brazil, the funeral was held the following day, which happened to be the holiday of Finados, when Brazilians visit cemeteries to honor the dead....

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News Source: Associated Press | 26 days ago

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