British Holidaymaker Dies in Lanzarote After Feeling Unwell During Her Stay

Rachel Weston, 42, was visiting Lanzarote with her husband, Mark, earlier in October and staying in Puerto del Carmen with friends, according to a report published by La Voz de Lanzarote on 26 October, which cited the British newspaper Bury Times. The report says Rachel began feeling unwell during the holiday and believed she had a bad cold. She went to a pharmacy and reportedly felt better for a time, but later became unwell again. The couple reportedly bought flights back to the UK for 3 October, but Rachel collapsed in their hotel room before they could travel. Attempts to help her before emergency services arrived were unsuccessful. The report says she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest.

HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS CAN BE DIFFERENT FROM PERSON TO PERSON

A heart attack does not always begin with the dramatic chest pain many people expect. Possible warning signs include pressure, squeezing or pain in the chest; discomfort spreading to one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach; shortness of breath; sweating; nausea; dizziness; or unusual, overwhelming tiredness. Some people experience relatively mild symptoms, and symptoms can come and go. These signs can have other causes, but if you think you or someone else may be having a heart attack, do not wait to see whether it passes or assume it is a cold, indigestion or tiredness. Seek emergency medical help immediately.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU BECOME ILL ON HOLIDAY IN LANZAROTE

If you are visiting Lanzarote and feel seriously unwell, call 112 for emergency assistance in the Canary Islands. Tell the operator where you are and describe the symptoms as clearly as possible. Do not drive yourself to hospital if you may be having a heart attack or another serious medical emergency. For less urgent concerns, seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional. A pharmacy can help with some everyday ailments, but it cannot replace urgent medical assessment when symptoms are severe, unusual, worsening or returning after a brief improvement. Visitors should carry their travel insurance details and relevant medication information, and know how to contact their insurer if medical treatment is needed. Travel insurance can help with eligible costs and practical arrangements, but it should never delay an emergency call.

A REMINDER FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

Lanzarote welcomes visitors from across the UK and Europe throughout the year. Most holidays pass without serious incident, but illness can happen anywhere, including while travelling. Changes in routine, heat, activity and travel fatigue can make it tempting to dismiss feeling unwell; they are not a reason to ignore worrying symptoms. We send our condolences to Rachel´s family and friends at this time.

British Holidaymaker Dies in Lanzarote After Feeling Unwell During Her Stay