Horrific Bali incident leaves Aussies battered and facing $65,000 in medical bills
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A thrilling Balinese adventure turned into a horror story for two Australians whose holiday in the tropical paradise ended with them bloodied and bruised in a local hospital, facing a staggering $65,000 in medical costs.
This grim tale is an urgent reminder for all travellers of the crucial importance of purchasing travel insurance before embarking on any overseas journey.
Scarlett Carruthers recounted the harrowing experience of the last night of their Bali trip that saw her boyfriend, Peter, and his friend, Izeah, become targets in a brutal stabbing outside a local mini-mart in Kuta.
'It was our last night in Bali so we decided to go for a meal and then get an early night ready for our flight home the next day, which didn't go to plan,' she said.
'My partner and his friend ended up being stabbed over 20 times in the face, neck, head, eye, chest, both arms and ear.'
‘Peter nearly lost his eyesight and now has to undergo cosmetic surgery, while Izeah suffered so much blood loss he was told by paramedics if he didn't get to the hospital within 30 minutes, he'd be dead,’ she added.
Yet, as they lay in dire need of surgical assistance, a mistake worsened their plight.
Neither man had secured travel insurance for their trip, an oversight which saw Peter confronted with a $50,000 bill while Izeah's expenses totalled $15,000.
Scarlett admitted they were ‘s***id’ and forgot to buy travel insurance when the hospital told them they couldn’t complete the surgery unless they paid upfront.
Compelled by desperation and the urgency of the situation, Scarlett took to crowdfunding, setting up a GoFundMe in hopes of raising enough to cover the medical fees, their continued accommodation, and rebooking of flights missed due to the incident.
While their appeals have captured the hearts of the public, with over $5,600 raised, it falls significantly short of their $30,000 target.
Travel insurance is an essential safeguard that protects travellers from unforeseen calamities, whether they be health-related emergencies, theft, or cancellations.
In a previous story, a traveller in Bali fell into an accident, leading to serious injuries and requiring an urgent hospital visit.
Thankfully, he had travel insurance to cover his medical costs, all thanks to his friends’ unfortunate experience abroad. You can read more about his story here.
What measures have you taken to ensure your travels are enjoyable and secure? Share them with us in the comments below!
A thrilling Balinese adventure turned into a horror story for two Australians whose holiday in the tropical paradise ended with them bloodied and bruised in a local hospital, facing a staggering $65,000 in medical costs.
This grim tale is an urgent reminder for all travellers of the crucial importance of purchasing travel insurance before embarking on any overseas journey.
Scarlett Carruthers recounted the harrowing experience of the last night of their Bali trip that saw her boyfriend, Peter, and his friend, Izeah, become targets in a brutal stabbing outside a local mini-mart in Kuta.
'It was our last night in Bali so we decided to go for a meal and then get an early night ready for our flight home the next day, which didn't go to plan,' she said.
Peter and Izeah’s final night in Bali became a nightmare. Credit: Unsplash
'My partner and his friend ended up being stabbed over 20 times in the face, neck, head, eye, chest, both arms and ear.'
‘Peter nearly lost his eyesight and now has to undergo cosmetic surgery, while Izeah suffered so much blood loss he was told by paramedics if he didn't get to the hospital within 30 minutes, he'd be dead,’ she added.
Yet, as they lay in dire need of surgical assistance, a mistake worsened their plight.
Neither man had secured travel insurance for their trip, an oversight which saw Peter confronted with a $50,000 bill while Izeah's expenses totalled $15,000.
Scarlett admitted they were ‘s***id’ and forgot to buy travel insurance when the hospital told them they couldn’t complete the surgery unless they paid upfront.
Compelled by desperation and the urgency of the situation, Scarlett took to crowdfunding, setting up a GoFundMe in hopes of raising enough to cover the medical fees, their continued accommodation, and rebooking of flights missed due to the incident.
Scarlett set up a GoFundMe campaign to pay for their hospital, accommodation, and other fees. Credit: GoFundMe/Scarlett Carruthers
While their appeals have captured the hearts of the public, with over $5,600 raised, it falls significantly short of their $30,000 target.
Travel insurance is an essential safeguard that protects travellers from unforeseen calamities, whether they be health-related emergencies, theft, or cancellations.
In a previous story, a traveller in Bali fell into an accident, leading to serious injuries and requiring an urgent hospital visit.
Thankfully, he had travel insurance to cover his medical costs, all thanks to his friends’ unfortunate experience abroad. You can read more about his story here.
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so yes insurance is important.
