In a remarkable turn of events, an American man was miraculously "revived" after medical professionals had confirmed his passing.
The strange incident has left both doctors and the man's family baffled, raising questions about why a dead person can turn up alive.
The boy returned after being confirmed dead from a drug overdose
Tyler Chase, 23 years old, was declared dead by medical authorities from a drug overdose in early September 2023.
The young man had to live in a recovery program for months due to drug abuse before he was confirmed to have died from a drug overdose.
Tyler Chase lived far away from his family and had no contact with them for many years, struggling on the streets due to drug addiction.
The man was stunned after discovering he was said to be 'dead'
In October, when his food assistance benefits were no longer valid, he was completely shocked to learn that he was confirmed dead and that his ashes were even sent to his family.
After discovering this incident, Tyler went to the Department of Human Services to clarify that he was still alive.
As soon as the young man presented the incident, the staff at the Department of Human Services were very surprised and confused to witness a young man 'returned from the dead.'
A confused employee said, "Can we see your identification?"
Tyler recalled that even the officials there were as confused as he was because they were told he was dead.
Unraveling the strange death of the man who was confirmed dead suddenly turns up alive.
After re-investigation, the truth was finally clarified.
The man, believed to be Tyler Chase, was found dead in September with his wallet and Tyler's temporary driver's license that he stole from Tyler Chase while they were both at a rehabilitation center.
However, it only had Tyler Chase's name written on it without any photo.
Therefore, the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office concluded that the man was Tyler Chase and notified his family of his death.
In early October last year, the body believed to be that of Tyler Chase was cremated and his ashes were sent to his family.
The change was needed after Tyler Chase's confusion
When it comes to the rare mistake, Tyler Chase said authorities actually found his identification, but it was blurred and they still confirmed it was Tyler Chase, "They considered he is me."
The incident came as a shock to Tyler Chase's family as all members were saddened by his passing.
One of Tyler's cousins expressed disappointment over the disastrous mistake.
A county spokesperson issued an apology and announced a change in identification at the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office.
"After this incident, all individuals who own temporary identification documents issued by the state are required to submit fingerprints for identification, this action is to ensure that no mishap will occur again," county spokesperson said.
