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Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Man came back from holiday with 'flu' and spent four months in hospital
Man came back from holiday with 'flu' and spent four months in hospital Steven Percy was left fighting for his life and after recovery was unable to swallow for months Steven Percy in hospital A British holidaymaker was left fighting for his life for four months after becoming ill at a four-star resort - just hours after proposing to his girlfriend. Steven Percy, 67, was staying at the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa in Montenegro when he suddenly started suffering from a fever - just hours after proposing to his partner Karen, 53. But after flying back to his home in York, North Yorks., his health continued to decline and he became confused, so he was rushed to York Hospital three days later. He was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease - a serious bacterial infection that you can get from inhaling droplets of water from things like air conditioning or hot tubs - and was placed in an induced coma. Steven then developed multiple organ failure and sepsis - a life-threatening condition where the body attacks itself in response to an infection. He spent four months in hospital, a further fortnight in a neuro rehabilitation centre and needed to be fed by a tube for a further two months because of issues with swallowing. Steven says that although he is "lucky to be alive", he will always remember the holiday, which cost over £1,800, for the "wrong reasons." He said: "This holiday was meant to be a moment we'd remember all of our lives, however, we'll remember it now for all the wrong reasons. "I know I'm lucky to be alive but that's little consolation for what Karen and I have been going through." Steven says that he initially thought he had the flu, but he stared to "realise it was something much more serious" as his symptoms became worse. He also had concerns about the hotel when he arrived and said the spa facilities were clearly poorly maintained, with tiles falling from the jacuzzi. Article continues below Steven Percy with partner Karen before his illness in Montenegro The swimming pool was also closed throughout their stay. Steven said: "Initially I thought it was flu, but as the symptoms became worse, we started to realise it was something much more serious. "I don't remember much about my time in hospital, but it's terrible to imagine what Karen and our families went through, as doctors told them I was critically ill, and it was unclear if I would survive." Steven was admitted to hospital on April 16 last year and came out 99 days later on July 24, but he was transferred to a rehab centre for another two weeks and required a feeding tube. He has been unable to return to work as a funeral director and is undergoing tests to determine whether his lungs suffered lasting damage. Steven has now instructed specialist international serious injury lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate his illness and to see whether it was linked to his holiday. He said: "I went on that holiday as the happiest man alive, but my life now is totally different. My recovery continues to be a difficult journey, but I'm determined not to give up and I want back the job, and the life, I had before. 'My lethargy and weakness are hard to cope with, as is the memory loss, and there's so much concern about whether my lungs are permanently damaged. We can't change what happened, but we deserve some answers over how I came to be so ill.' Jennifer Hodgson, the expert international serious injury lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, said: 'Steven's account of his holiday and the aftermath of being diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease is extremely worrying. We've delt with many cases of people developing the disease, both in the UK and overseas. "Legionnaires' is a very serious condition that shouldn't be underestimated. As in Steven's case, it can lead to other complications. For those who survive, they can face a lifetime of health issues. Understandably, Steven has a number of questions as to how he came to fall so dangerously ill, on what was meant to be a special holiday to propose to his partner, Karen. "We're determined to help him find the answers he is looking for. As part of our work and to assist with our investigations, we would be keen to hear from anyone else who may also have been affected by illness whilst staying at the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa, Montenegro.' Article continues below Jet2Holidays and the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa have been contacted for a comment.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Holidaymaker left fighting for his life just hours after proposing to girlfriend
Steven Percy, 67, was staying at the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa in Montenegro when he suddenly started suffering from a fever. A man spent months fighting for his life after becoming ill at a four-star resort on holiday - just hours after proposing to his girlfriend. Steven Percy, 67, was staying at the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa in Montenegro when he suddenly started suffering from a fever. He had asked partner Karen, 53, to marry him just shortly before - however, after flying back to his home in York, North Yorkshire, his health continued to decline. As reported by the Mirror, after becoming confused he was rushed to hospital three days later. Steven was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease - a serious bacterial infection that you can get from inhaling droplets of water from things like air conditioning or hot tubs. He was placed in an induced coma but then developed multiple organ failure and sepsis - a life-threatening condition where the body attacks itself in response to an infection. Steven spent four months in hospital, a further fortnight in a neuro rehabilitation centre and needed to be fed by a tube for a further two months because of issues with swallowing. He now says that, although he is "lucky to be alive", he will always remember the holiday, which cost over £1,800, for the "wrong reasons." He said: "This holiday was meant to be a moment we'd remember all of our lives, however, we'll remember it now for all the wrong reasons. I know I'm lucky to be alive but that's little consolation for what Karen and I have been going through." Steven says that he initially thought he had the flu, but he stared to "realise it was something much more serious" as his symptoms became worse. He also had concerns about the hotel when he arrived and said the spa facilities were clearly poorly maintained, with tiles falling from the jacuzzi. The swimming pool was also closed throughout their stay. Steven said: "Initially I thought it was flu, but as the symptoms became worse, we started to realise it was something much more serious. I don't remember much about my time in hospital, but it's terrible to imagine what Karen and our families went through, as doctors told them I was critically ill, and it was unclear if I would survive." Steven was admitted to hospital on April 16 last year and came out 99 days later on July 24, but he was transferred to a rehab centre for another two weeks and required a feeding tube. He has been unable to return to work as a funeral director and is undergoing tests to determine whether his lungs suffered lasting damage. Steven has now instructed specialist international serious injury lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate his illness and to see whether it was linked to his holiday, which he booked with tour operator Jet2holidays. He said: "I went on that holiday as the happiest man alive, but my life now is totally different. My recovery continues to be a difficult journey, but I'm determined not to give up and I want back the job, and the life, I had before. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. 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For those who survive, they can face a lifetime of health issues. 'Understandably, Steven has a number of questions as to how he came to fall so dangerously ill, on what was meant to be a special holiday to propose to his partner, Karen. We're determined to help him find the answers he is looking for. 'As part of our work and to assist with our investigations, we would be keen to hear from anyone else who may also have been affected by illness whilst staying at the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa, Montenegro.' Jet2Holidays and the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa have been contacted by the Mirror for a comment.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Brit left fighting for his life just hours after proposing to girlfriend on holiday
Steven Percy, 67, was struck down with a life-threatening fever while staying at the four-star Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa in Montenegro - just hours after he proposed to his partner Karen, 53 A British holidaymaker spent months fighting for his life after becoming ill at a four-star resort - just hours after proposing to his girlfriend. Steven Percy, 67, was staying at the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa in Montenegro when he suddenly started suffering from a fever - just hours after proposing to his partner Karen, 53. But after flying back to his home in York, North Yorks., his health continued to decline and he became confused, so he was rushed to York Hospital three days later. He was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease - a serious bacterial infection that you can get from inhaling droplets of water from things like air conditioning or hot tubs - and was placed in an induced coma. Steven then developed multiple organ failure and sepsis - a life-threatening condition where the body attacks itself in response to an infection. He spent four months in hospital, a further fortnight in a neuro rehabilitation centre and needed to be fed by a tube for a further two months because of issues with swallowing. Steven says that although he is "lucky to be alive", he will always remember the holiday, which cost over £1,800, for the "wrong reasons." He said: "This holiday was meant to be a moment we'd remember all of our lives, however, we'll remember it now for all the wrong reasons. I know I'm lucky to be alive but that's little consolation for what Karen and I have been going through." Steven says that he initially thought he had the flu, but he stared to "realise it was something much more serious" as his symptoms became worse. He also had concerns about the hotel when he arrived and said the spa facilities were clearly poorly maintained, with tiles falling from the jacuzzi. The swimming pool was also closed throughout their stay. Steven said: "Initially I thought it was flu, but as the symptoms became worse, we started to realise it was something much more serious. "I don't remember much about my time in hospital, but it's terrible to imagine what Karen and our families went through, as doctors told them I was critically ill, and it was unclear if I would survive." Steven was admitted to hospital on April 16 last year and came out 99 days later on July 24, but he was transferred to a rehab centre for another two weeks and required a feeding tube. He has been unable to return to work as a funeral director and is undergoing tests to determine whether his lungs suffered lasting damage. Steven has now instructed specialist international serious injury lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate his illness and to see whether it was linked to his holiday, which he booked with tour operator Jet2holidays. He said: "I went on that holiday as the happiest man alive, but my life now is totally different. "My recovery continues to be a difficult journey, but I'm determined not to give up and I want back the job, and the life, I had before. 'My lethargy and weakness are hard to cope with, as is the memory loss, and there's so much concern about whether my lungs are permanently damaged. 'We can't change what happened, but we deserve some answers over how I came to be so ill.' Jennifer Hodgson, the expert international serious injury lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, said: 'Steven's account of his holiday and the aftermath of being diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease is extremely worrying. 'We've delt with many cases of people developing the disease, both in the UK and overseas. "Legionnaires' is a very serious condition that shouldn't be underestimated. "As in Steven's case, it can lead to other complications. For those who survive, they can face a lifetime of health issues. 'Understandably, Steven has a number of questions as to how he came to fall so dangerously ill, on what was meant to be a special holiday to propose to his partner, Karen. "We're determined to help him find the answers he is looking for. 'As part of our work and to assist with our investigations, we would be keen to hear from anyone else who may also have been affected by illness whilst staying at the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa, Montenegro.' Jet2Holidays and the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa have been contacted for a comment.
