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UK Mum Fights for Life in Gran Canaria Coma
24 May
Summary
- British mother of five fell critically ill during a Gran Canaria holiday.
- She developed pneumonia, sepsis, and is now on life support in a coma.
- Family faces over £8,000 in hospital bills, insurance has refused payment.
A family holiday to Gran Canaria turned into a nightmare for Emily Casey, 34, a mother of five from Wirral. Just three days after arriving on May 13, 2026, she experienced breathing difficulties and was hospitalized. Initially suspected to have a blood clot due to recent pneumonia, scans revealed her pneumonia had returned and filled one lung.
Her husband, Jamie, returned to the hotel to care for their children. The following morning, he discovered Emily was in an induced coma on life support. She subsequently developed sepsis, and her condition worsened, with pneumonia spreading throughout her lungs.
The family has incurred hospital bills exceeding £8,000. Their insurance provider has denied coverage, citing Emily's recent bout of pneumonia as a pre-existing condition. As a result, the family is appealing for urgent assistance to repatriate Emily to the UK.
