03.08.2026 17:22
82-year-old Joan Rivet, who lives alone in the USA, was trapped in her bathtub for 9 days after falling and injuring her back. Unable to reach her phone, the elderly woman survived by turning on the faucet with her foot to drink water. Rescued by a team that came to her home after her brother reported her missing, Rivet was transferred to a rehabilitation center after her treatment.
Joan Rivet, an 82-year-old woman living in the state of North Carolina in the USA, was trapped in her bathtub for a full 9 days after a unfortunate accident at her home. Unable to reach her phone and call for help, the elderly woman managed to survive thanks to her struggle.
COULDN'T MOVE AFTER FALLING INTO THE BATHTUB
Joan Rivet, who lost her husband in 2023 and lives alone, lost her balance in the bathroom and fell into the bathtub while getting ready to sleep on the night of June 1st. Injured in her back, the woman couldn't get out of the bathtub and also couldn't reach her phone. Her neighbors didn't hear her cries for help.
SHE TURNED ON THE FAUCET WITH HER FOOT FOR 9 DAYS
Seeking a solution to survive, Rivet managed to turn the bathtub faucet with her foot. Splashing the water flowing from the faucet onto her face to drink, the elderly woman tried not to go without water this way for days. Rivet, who said she occasionally lost consciousness, stated that she prayed constantly during the process.
HER SISTER'S REPORT SAVED HER LIFE
Joan Rivet's sister, who couldn't reach her for days, suspected something was wrong and notified the authorities. Teams arriving at the house found the elderly woman half-unconscious in the bathtub. It was announced that Rivet, who was taken to the hospital, suffered from severe dehydration and health problems due to staying in the same position for a long time, and was referred to a rehabilitation center after her treatment.
SHE WILL MOVE IN WITH HER FAMILY
Rivet, who said she reconsidered her life after the incident, stated that she plans to move to the state of Georgia to be closer to her family after she recovers.