URGENT UPDATE: A 52-year-old father from Glasgow is currently in a coma after suffering a severe cardiac arrest while on vacation in Antalya, Turkey. Peter McMahon’s heart stopped for 70 minutes early on November 19, and his family is now praying for a miracle.
Peter, a father of five, traveled to Turkey on November 14 for a week-long getaway. However, his holiday turned tragic when he experienced a life-threatening heart attack. His daughter, Teigan McMahon, rushed to his hospital bedside after receiving the devastating news.
Teigan, 20, revealed the gravity of the situation, stating, “I got a call on Wednesday to say my dad was in ICU after he had a heart attack. They had to perform CPR on him for over an hour. His heart stopped beating for 70 minutes.” She explained that the incident has caused damage to Peter’s kidneys, necessitating dialysis, and he is currently reliant on machines to stay alive.
“We are praying he wakes up. We are hoping for a miracle,” Teigan told the Daily Record.
Peter is a local business owner, running a bodywork repair garage. Unfortunately, he traveled without insurance, leaving his family facing mounting medical bills as he remains in the hospital. Teigan has launched a desperate fundraising campaign to cover the escalating costs.
Within just hours, the fundraiser has raised over £2,000. “I can’t stress enough how important every penny counts. This bill is increasing day by day and is far beyond anything me or my family can manage alone,” Teigan emphasized. “I will do absolutely anything to give my dad the best possible chance.”
As the family navigates this crisis, they are urging anyone who can to contribute to the fundraiser. Teigan expressed her heartfelt gratitude to those who have already donated, saying, “I am not the type of person to ask anyone for a penny, but I will quite literally beg to save my dad’s life.”
For those wishing to assist, the fundraiser link is available for donations. Every contribution helps in this critical time as the family clings to hope for Peter’s recovery.
This developing story underscores the urgent need for financial support in life-or-death situations and highlights the emotional toll on families facing medical emergencies abroad.
