Fifty years after Dr. James Hiram Bedford became the first person to undergo cryonic preservation in 1967, his story still sparks debate. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Bedford chose to be frozen with hopes that future science could revive him. His body was carefully preserved in liquid nitrogen, and after 24 years, it showed surprising signs of good preservation. Now, three years beyond his hoped-for revival in 2017, Bedford remains frozen, and his case continues to inspire both curiosity and ethical discussions about the future of cryonics.
