India, Oct. 7 -- Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution attempt last month, is "conscious and speaking," according to her attorneys.
"Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking and continues to receive critical medical care. Despite the severe damage she endured to her arms, she is still handcuffed and shackled to the bed. Her recovery is medically unprecedented. Her prognosis remains unclear but, at a minimum, we expect a long recovery," Pike's lawyers said in a statement Tuesday.
"She is the only person known to have survived a complete execution attempt in the US. Christa is a survivor and will take recovery one day at a time," they added.
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