š“ Holiday Horror: Coma in the Canary Islands š“
Imagine a holiday turning into a nightmare. Thatās exactly what happened to 58-year-old Juliet Leith from Maidstone. While enjoying a Ā£2,000 getaway in Gran Canaria, Juliet fell seriously ill with Legionnairesā disease, leaving her in an induced coma for four distressing days. š°
During her stay at the Suite Princess hotel, Juliet developed severe flu-like symptoms, joint pain, and breathlessness, which quickly escalated. She was soon admitted to a nearby hospital with pneumonia and tested positive for Legionnairesā disease. Her daughters, Jenny and Josie, were urgently flown out, fearing they might never see their mum pull through.
In the midst of what was meant to be a sun-soaked escape, Juliet faced a terrifying reality: her chances of survival were just 20%. The disease, contracted from inhaling contaminated water droplets, took a heavy toll on her health, with her daughters witnessing their mum in a critical condition.
After 12 long days in intensive care, Juliet defied the odds and began her journey to recovery. Once stable, she was flown back to the UK for further treatment and assessments. Now discharged, she is under specialised care as she continues to heal.
Juliet, a retired primary school teacher, is sharing her ordeal to raise awareness about the dangers of Legionnairesā disease. āI thought it was just flu. I never imagined something like this on holiday,ā she said. āMore people need to know how serious it can be.ā
Her story is now in the hands of serious injury lawyers, as questions loom over how this could happen on a dream holiday booked through TUI UK Limited. Juliet hopes her experience can serve as a cautionary tale, emphasising the importance of prevention measures like running showers and checking air conditioning units.
Letās all take a moment to learn from Juliet’s experience and ensure a safe, healthy holiday for everyone. šļøāØ
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