Kentucky Woman Sent Box Of Human Arms, Fingers Instead Of Medications

A woman in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, received a box containing human arms and fingers instead of her expected medications and medical supplies. She contacted 911, and the local coroner's office determined the package was mistakenly delivered to her. The box contained body parts intended for surgical training. A mix-up in communication between an airline, a freight company, and a private courier led to the incorrect delivery. The coroner retrieved the body parts and ensured they were sent to their intended destination. The woman eventually received the correct medical supplies. The article highlights that while such an extreme delivery error is rare, general delivery mistakes are common, particularly with food and groceries. However, errors involving medications and medical supplies can have more severe consequences, potentially leaving patients untreated or causing harm. Given the increasing trend of direct-to-home delivery of me... download the app to read more