A 43-year-old British tourist remains in an induced coma after suffering a serious head injury during a family holiday in Lanzarote, leading surgeons to remove part of his skull in a life-saving operation.
Paul Grant had travelled to the island with his mother, sister and brother-in-law for a week-long holiday to celebrate his mother's birthday on 11th September.
The family spent their first day relaxing by the hotel pool, but the holiday took a devastating turn during the early hours of the following morning.
Paul's mother, who was sharing a room with him, reportedly heard him having a seizure at around 5:00am. His family believe he fell during the seizure and struck his head against a wall.
His sister said Paul was found covered in blood following the fall. An ambulance was called, and he was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.
Doctors placed him in an induced coma after his liver and kidneys began to fail, and he was admitted to intensive care. He was later airlifted from Lanzarote to Doctor Negrín University Hospital in Gran Canaria for specialist treatment.
According to his family, surgeons discovered severe pressure on his brain and said emergency surgery was necessary to save his life. Part of the right side of his skull was removed to relieve the pressure.
Paul's sister said he had suffered his first seizure several months earlier after being mugged in Newcastle, during which his wallet and mobile phone were stolen. She said the family holiday had been particularly important to him following the incident.
His relatives have remained in the Canary Islands while he receives treatment and say they have already spent more than £1,500, around €1,700, on additional flights and accommodation.
The family has launched an online fundraising appeal to help cover the unexpected costs, which has so far raised more than £4,000.
Paul remains in an induced coma, and his family says part of his brain has been severely damaged. They have also said they are unsure whether he has travel insurance or what medical costs they may face as his treatment continues.
