British teen hit by paraglider in Turkey in serious condition
British teen hit by paraglider in Turkey in serious condition
A mum says she was "absolutely traumatised" after her 15-year-old was hit by a paraglider on the final day of their holiday.
Summary
Lily Nichol, a 15-year-old from County Durham, is in serious condition after a paraglider struck her while she was dining with family in Turkey.
She suffered severe injuries, including a broken jaw, spine fractures, and a brain bleed, necessitating multiple surgeries totaling £45,000.
Her mother hadn’t purchased travel insurance, leaving the family to cover mounting medical costs, currently at £7,200.
They have launched an online fundraiser for Lily’s care. The British Embassy is assisting the family, and Lily’s surgery is scheduled for Monday.
This story is annoyingly short on details. This is all we get:
When Lily was eating pizza at a restaurant with her mum and older sister, a paraglider "came from nowhere", Ms Logan said.
How did that happen? Did the paraglider crash into the restaurant? Were they sitting outside? Where was the restaurant? On the beach? Near a big cliff?
Oh fuck! Buy travel insurance…