North Carolina woman, 82, survives nine days trapped in her bathtub after fall
Summary
An 82-year-old woman in North Carolina survived nine days trapped in her bathtub after a fall by using her foot to turn on the faucet and drinking water to stay alive. She was found semi-conscious when deputies arrived after her brother asked them to check on her wellbeing.Key Facts
- Joan Rivet fell backward into her bathtub on June 1 and could not get out due to a back injury.
- She lived alone in Clyde, North Carolina, with her cat, Phoebe.
- Rivet used her foot to turn the faucet knob and splashed water to her face to drink.
- She lost a lot of energy and went in and out of consciousness during the nine days trapped.
- Her brother became worried after she stopped answering calls and asked neighbors and authorities to check on her.
- Deputies found her on June 10, and she was taken to the hospital with dehydration and bed sores.
- Rivet was treated with IV fluids and liquid food, then moved to a rehabilitation center, where she is recovering.
- She credits prayer with helping her endure the ordeal.
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