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Vacation dream ends in nightmare: woman dead, man in a coma after a poison attack!
A couple from the Rhein-Erft district experienced a tragedy while on vacation in Egypt: the woman died of carbon monoxide poisoning and the man is in a coma.
Vacation dream ends in nightmare: woman dead, man in a coma after a poison attack!
A terrible tragedy occurred for a couple from the Rhein-Erft district, North Rhine-Westphalia, during their stay in Egypt. How calf reported that contact with the family of the couple, who had been vacationing in Hurghada since the end of March, broke off after a few weeks. When a concerned relative tried to intervene, he found the 63-year-old woman lifeless in the rented apartment, while her 64-year-old husband lay nearby, seriously injured and in a coma.
The family fears that carbon monoxide poisoning is the cause of this shocking situation. According to the couple's son, extreme temperatures and burning trash were responsible for a wiring fire that sent toxic fumes into the bedroom. The woman died as a result of this poisoning while her husband is still fighting for his life. He has since been taken to a private clinic and later transferred to a special clinic in Cologne, but his chances of survival are slim.
Financial burdens and support
The family not only faces emotional challenges, but also significant financial strain. The man's foreign health insurance did not take effect due to the extended period of stay of 70 days in Egypt, as the protection was only valid for 56 days. The total costs, which amount to around 20,000 euros - including the repatriation of the body - present the family with a major challenge. But the news of her misfortune touched many people: within a few weeks, they managed to raise the necessary amount through PayPal through a fundraising campaign.
Background knowledge on carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas produced when fossil fuels are incompletely burned. Even low concentrations can cause serious health problems and even death. How DocCheck As explained, immediate measures are crucial in the case of acutely acquired poisoning: normobaric oxygenation with pure oxygen can significantly shorten the elimination time of the poison. Prescribed treatment regimens also provide for hyperbaric oxygenation, which can be used in special cases to improve tissue oxygenation and stop inflammatory processes in the central nervous system.
The circumstances of the tragedy that caused such an accident on vacation have raised the concerns of many travelers. A frightening reminder that even in the best moments, you have to be careful to stay safe. The affected family remains in the minds of many, hoping for a miracle for the husband.