A road in Umea.

As they peered into the vehicle, they suddenly saw something move.

Skyllberg was ultimately rescued 60 days after his disappearance.

Swedish man survived in a snowed-in car for 60 days

A road in Umeå. (Photo:Shashidhar SviaUnsplash)

He could speak a little bit, but was doing really badly.

Given these extraordinary circumstances, how could Skyllberg have survived?

A bit like a bear that hibernates.

Swedish man survived in a snowed-in car for 60 days

A snowy forest in Umeå. (Photo:Axel JosefssonviaUnsplash)

Humans can do that.

He probably had a body temperature of around 31C (87.8F) which the body adjusted to.

Due to the low temperature, not much energy was used up, Branth explained.

Swedish man survived in a snowed-in car for 60 days

A snowy forest in Umeå. (Photo:Isak IngerholtviaUnsplash)

Luckily, Skyllberg only needed treatment at a regular hospital ward and eventually recovered.

His case, however, remains unusual, even in a country accustomed to heavy snow and freezing temperatures.

But there must be something special in this case.

Swedish man survived in a snowed-in car for 60 days

Photo:Marc WielandviaUnsplash

A snowy forest in Umea.

A snowy forest in Umea.