The video discusses a real-life story of a man named Clairvius Narcisse, who was declared dead in 1932 after a severe illness. He was buried and later reappeared 18 years later, claiming to have been in a state of consciousness during his "death". He described being conscious of his surroundings, including his sister crying after his "death". He claimed to have been kept alive in a state of paralysis, and to have been used as a slave after his "death" by a sorcerer. He said he was given a mysterious drink that left him in a zombie-like state. After two years, he was released and returned to normal after 16 years of wandering the streets. His sister recognized him when he was shopping, confirming his identity after he called her by a childhood nickname. The story was investigated by a psychiatrist and later by Wade Davis, a Harvard researcher specializing in the use of plants. Davis suggested that Clairvius may have been exposed to a mixture of tetrodotoxin and bufotoxins, which could have simulated the state of death. The story has been widely reported in the media, but the details remain disputed and unverified.
1. The story revolves around a man named Clairvius Narcisse, who was declared dead by a hospital in Haiti in 1932, and then came back to life 18 years later.
2. Clairvius claimed that he remained conscious during his time in the coffin, fully aware of the events around him, including his sister Angelina's grief upon hearing of his supposed death.
3. He stated that a mysterious drink, likely a mixture of tetrodotoxin and bufotoxins, was administered to him, causing him to enter a state resembling death.
4. Clairvius was then taken out of his coffin, tied up, and forced to drink the mysterious substance again. He was subsequently made a slave and worked on a sugar cane plantation.
5. He claimed to have lived in this state for over two years, slowly regaining his mind over a period of 16 years.
6. He was eventually found by his sister Angelina in 1980, who recognized him despite his transformation.
7. The case attracted the attention of Dr. Lamarck Dom, who conducted extensive interviews with Clairvius and over 200 witnesses.
8. Harvard researcher Wade Davis also investigated the case, suggesting that Clairvius may not have actually died, but was in a state induced by the potent toxins.
9. The story of Clairvius has been compared to the phenomenon of zombies, where a person appears dead but is actually in a state of suspended animation or trance.