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The next morning, however, mortuary staff detected a pulse and breathing and rushed him to hospital, where doctors and nurses managed to resuscitate and warm him, but he later died, according to a health department official.

Kwa-Zulu Natal health authorities said they had launched an investigation into the incident.

"The passing away of any individual is a painful experience," a provincial health department statement said.

"The department can confirm that an internal inquiry is under way."