A family holiday turned tragic when Leslie Green fell ill in the Canary Islands. His wife, Julie, also got sick, and they never expected their trip would end in heartbreak.
Bolton: A grandad named Leslie Green sadly passed away during a family trip. They were in Fuerteventura to celebrate his 70th birthday when tragedy struck.
Leslie got sick with salmonella during the second week of their holiday. He was rushed to a hospital when his condition worsened, but complications set in, leading to his death.
His wife, Julie, also fell ill with salmonella. She ended up in the hospital too, just a week after Leslie got sick. They think they got the bug from a meal they shared.
Julie, who has been married to Leslie for 38 years, is heartbroken. She said they never imagined their holiday would end like this. It was supposed to be a celebration, not a tragedy.
She described how Leslie looked frail in his last days. It was tough for her to see him like that. Saying goodbye was something she never wanted to do.
Leslie was a kind man who loved his family. He enjoyed fishing, playing darts, and supporting his local football team, Bury FC. Julie feels cheated out of their retirement plans.
They arrived in Fuerteventura on October 1. Leslie fell ill on October 9, suffering from severe symptoms. He was taken to a clinic for fluids but didn’t get better.
After testing positive for salmonella, Leslie faced serious complications. He was put into an induced coma but sadly passed away on November 4, just hours after life support was turned off.
Julie was discharged from the hospital on October 24 but continued to deal with health issues. Their daughter, Becci, flew out to support them during this difficult time.
Leslie’s case highlights the serious risks of salmonella. Julie is now seeking answers and support from legal experts to understand what went wrong during their holiday.
