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Irish Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man left fighting for his life hours after proposing to girlfriend on holiday
A tourist endured a months-long battle for his life after falling ill at a four-star resort, just hours after popping the question to his girlfriend. Steven Percy, 67, was enjoying his stay at the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa in Montenegro when he suddenly developed a fever, mere hours after proposing to his partner Karen, 53. However, upon returning to his home in York, North Yorkshire, his health took a turn for the worse. He became disoriented and was rushed to York Hospital three days later. Doctors diagnosed him with Legionnaires' disease - a severe bacterial infection contracted by inhaling water droplets from sources like air conditioning or hot tubs. He was put into an induced coma as his condition worsened, developing multiple organ failure and sepsis - a potentially fatal condition where the body attacks itself in response to an infection. His recovery involved a four-month hospital stay, two weeks in a neuro rehabilitation centre, and a further two months of tube feeding due to swallowing difficulties. Despite acknowledging that he is "lucky to be alive", Steven will always associate the holiday, which cost over €2,100, with these unfortunate events, reports the Mirror. He expressed: "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, who initially mistook his severe sickness for flu, revealed he "started to realise it was something much more serious" as his condition deteriorated rapidly. On top of that, he had immediate concerns about the hotel's upkeep upon arrival, criticising the state of the spa facilities and noting that the hot tub was losing tiles. The pool was also out of order for the duration of their visit. Steven Percy with partner Karen before his illness in Montenegro. (Image: Irwin Mitchell / SWNS) He recounted: "Initially I thought it was flu, but as the symptoms became worse, we started to realise it was something much more serious." He continued on to describe his memory lapse during hospitalisation: "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." Admitted to hospital on April 16 and not discharged until 99 days later, on July 24, Steven's ordeal extended with a subsequent two-week stint in a rehab facility and the need for a feeding tube. Since then, the funeral director has been unable to resume his job, as further tests are pending to identify potential permanent damage to his lungs. Now, with assistance from specialist international serious injury solicitors at Irwin Mitchell, Steven is investigating the possibility that his illness was related to his trip – booked through Jet2holidays. Reflecting on life after his holiday nightmare, he said: "I went on that holiday as the happiest man alive, but my life now is totally different." Despite the hardships faced, Steven remains resolute: "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." Jet2Holidays and the Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa have been contacted for a comment. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
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.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Resident taken to hospital after being pinned by vehicle when teen driver crashes into Adams County home
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — An Adams County homeowner got stuck underneath a vehicle Saturday after a driver crashed into her residence, State Police report. The woman was pinned under the vehicle on her stomach, so crews had to use equipment to get the vehicle off of her after it crashed into her home along Chambersburg Road (SR 30) in Franklin Township, a little after 3:30 p.m., State Police out of Gettysburg wrote in a crash report. Cumberland County man claiming to be God threatened to kill neighbors with guns, large sword; police say The 16-year-old boy driver, from Ortanna, of the 2009 Audi A4 suffered minor injuries from the crash. State Police wrote he was cited for the crash, and he was wearing his seat belt. According to the report, the teen was traveling east when he went off the road and hit a utility pole. He continued down an embankment, hit the north side of the home and then came to a stop, pinning the woman resident under the Audi. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now After she was freed, she was taken to York Hospital for treatment to her injuries, however, the extent of them was not known. The Audi had to be towed from the scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man mowing yard shot in Franklin County, attempted homicide charges filed
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man who was mowing his yard with his son was shot in Franklin County Sunday, and State Police say their neighbor is facing multiple charges. Court documents show Jack Kugler, 67, of Waynesboro, faces multiple charges of attempted homicide from the shooting along the 7000 block of Mentzer Gap Road in Quincy Township. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The criminal complaint filed in Magisterial District Judge Annie Gomez Shockey's office shows that Troopers found the victim, who had gunshot wounds on his legs, when they were called to the scene just past 6 p.m. He reported that he was mowing with his son, who had just gotten off the mower to pick something out of the grass, when Kugler allegedly shot him, Troopers said. The victim was then flown to York Hospital for treatment. The complaint shows the child reported to Troopers seeing Kugler pointing a handgun at them while he was yelling and swearing. He also reported hearing gunshots and looking at Kugler, who still allegedly had the gun pointed at them. After Kugler exited his home, he was taken into custody and said the gun was on a counter in the kitchen. The complaint shows a 'black Ruger 9mm' was found in the kitchen, and 9mm shell casings were found where Kugler allegedly shot the gun. When questioned, Troopers said that he admitted to shooting the gun above the victim's head and denied injuring anyone. When asked how the victim was injured, he claimed he did not know. Other than attempted homicide, Kugler faces charges of aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person. He is locked up with his bail denied by MDJ Shockey. He awaits a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 22. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Police: Driver was DUI when hitting, killing woman in York crosswalk
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — A driver is accused of being under the influence when he hit and killed a woman in a crosswalk in October in York, according to charging documents. Online court documents show, Jeremiah Bowers, 37, of Dover, is charged with felony counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI and homicide by vehicle, along with misdemeanor counts of DUI charges. Bowers also faces summary counts of traffic violations. According to York City police, Ruth Emel, 72, was walking in the crosswalk when she was hit by the vehicle Bowers was driving at the intersection of W. Market Street and N. Penn Street just before 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2. She was taken to York Hospital, where she died three days later, according to a criminal complaint. Police said they spoke with Bowers and a passenger witness in the vehicle, a 2014 Buick Enclave, who both said the traffic signal was green when making a turn and hitting Emel in the crosswalk. First aid was immediately given to Emel by the witness until first responders arrived right after she was struck. Bowers allegedly admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day, and he was taken to the hospital for a blood draw. Results showed he had marijuana in his system, police said. According to the complaint, video that captured the crash was obtained by police. On it, police said they saw 'several light cycles,' and the pedestrian control signal was activated, meaning Emel would have had the right away to cross. Bowers did not have a green arrow, just a green light, and he also failed to yield to another vehicle coming the opposite way prior to the crash. A safety inspection of the Buick concluded there were no issues with the vehicle. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now He was placed on an unsecured bail set at $100,000 by Magisterial District Judge Joel Toluba after being arraigned Tuesday. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 24. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
