A British couple from Essex are fighting for their lives in a Spanish hospital after suffering devastating injuries in a wildfire. Simon Batchelor and Lisa Fryett, from Canvey, Essex, were trapped near the villages of Bédar and Los Gallardos, among the hardest hit by the blaze.
Rescue from Mountainside
The couple were rescued from a mountainside the day after the fire erupted. Despite their severe injuries, they pleaded with rescuers to save them so they could see their children again. All three of their children have since traveled to Spain to be by their parents' bedside.
A fundraiser launched to support the family has raised more than £46,000. The appeal states: "Our family is asking for your help during the most heartbreaking time of our lives. Simon and Lisa were staying near Bédar, Los Gallardos, Spain, when tragedy struck."
Fundraiser Details
The fundraiser continues: "When they were found, despite their devastating injuries, Simon and Lisa pleaded with their rescuers to save them because they wanted to see their children again. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the emergency services, that wish has now become a reality, with all three of their children by their side in Spain."
Lisa's twin sister has also remained by her side. The funds will cover emergency travel, accommodation, food, transport, and other expenses as the couple receive lifesaving treatment.
Gratitude to Emergency Services
The family thanked the people of Spain and locals for their "incredible kindness and support." They also expressed gratitude to all emergency services, especially the Guardia Civil officers, "whose courage and determination against all odds helped fulfil Simon and Lisa's wish to be reunited with their children."
