Polish man found alive in coffin

A 76-year-old Polish beekeeper has been discovered alive as he was about to be buried.

The London Times reports that as the coffin was about to be sealed, Josef Guzy's widow asked for his necklace and when the undertaker reached into the coffin, he detected a faint pulse.

On closer inspection, Mr Guzy was found to still be breathing.

Mr Guzy had collapsed earlier in the day and had been pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor.

Mr Guzy has shown his gratitude to the man he credits with giving him a second life.

"The undertaker saved my life. I am so grateful. The first thing I did when I got out of hospital was take him a pot of honey," he said.

- NZ HERALD STAFF