A 'dead' man has been found alive during his own funeral.

Brighton Dama Zanthe from Zimbabwe had appeared to pass away after suffering from a long illness.

However, friends and family of the 34-year-old were shocked to notice movement in the coffin as they were paying their last respects during the service.

"I was the first to notice Mr Zanthe's moving legs as I was in the queue to view his body," his employer Lot Gaka told The Herald.

"At first I could not believe my eyes but later realised that there was indeed some movements on the body as other mourners retreated in disbelief."

After realising Zanthe was actually alive, relatives and family members quickly uncovered him and sent him to Gweru Provincial Hospital.

Zanthe was discharged two days later after being on life support machines.

Speaking in an interview yesterday, Zanthe explained: "This issue can be best told by people who came to my house to attend my funeral.

"I don't know what happened and I only remember being on a life support system in hospital. Everything is history to me.

"What I can only confirm is that people gathered at my house to mourn but I was given another chance and I am alive. I feel okay now."

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