Eighty-two-year-old woman survives nine days trapped in bathtub after fall
Eighty-two-year-old Joan Rivet of Clyde, North Carolina, survived nine days trapped in her bathtub after a fall on June 1. She drank water by turning the faucet on with her foot and was discovered by deputies on June 10 after her brother raised concerns. Rivet is currently recovering in a rehabilitation facility following her ordeal.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC
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