An Australian woman is fighting for her life and faces losing both eyes after a mysterious accident in Bali.
Seaworld worker Rebecca Ode was rushed to Ngoerah General Hospital for reconstructive brain and eye surgery following the “horrific accident.”
The 36-year-old man from Newcastle is in a critical but stable condition in intensive care.
Ms Ode, who was on Nusa Lembongan for an extended holiday, was found “conscious” and “in a very bad condition” at around 9pm on Monday.
“Nobody knows what happened to her,” her brother-in-law Jesse Wilton said news.com.au.
“We have no idea how she was injured. There was no alcohol involved and the severity of her injuries is quite traumatic.”
Mrs Ode was left with a number of horrific injuries, including structural damage to her face, which will leave her disfigured for the rest of her life.
“She has a brain hemorrhage and a broken cheek and jaw that are almost beyond repair,” Wilton said.
Australian woman Rebecca Ode (pictured) suffered a brain aneurysm while on holiday and is in intensive care at a hospital in Bali
Mrs Ode’s (pictured) distraught family are desperately trying to raise money to bring her home
“She’s going to lose one eye, if not two, and she has titanium plates in her collarbones.”
Mr Wilton said in a GoFundMe organised for Mrs Ode, who states that she is a ‘strong and caring daughter, aunt and friend (who) urgently requires medical evacuation from Bali for further treatment’.
“Bec needs the best possible health care as soon as possible and that means returning home,” Wilton wrote, adding that her hospital bills have already exceeded $60,000.
Rebecca Ode (x-ray pictured) had a ‘terrible accident’ on the holiday island and was rushed to Ngoerah General Hospital for reconstructive surgery on her brain and eyes
Ms Ode’s mother Shari and her sister Jordyn are “by her side in Bali and while her recovery is unknown, we know Bec will continue to do her very best with her strong will and determination,” he said.
Jordyn wrote on Facebook: ‘It’s a terrifying thought that it’s almost certain she has lost her sight in one eye.
‘The impact completely ripped her eye out of her head. The damage was so severe that they weren’t sure if they could save the eye.’
“Her nose was split in two and the cartilage was shattered. They had to rebuild her face and I’m desperate to get her home and get professional help.
“The orthopedic surgeons repaired her collarbone and shoulder, which were also affected. She now has a metal plate to hold her collarbone together.”
Jordyn said Rebecca went to Bali “looking for peace after the two extremely painful years following our father’s passing.
“I am devastated knowing that she will soon wake up and be faced with the reality that her world has been turned upside down once again.”
‘This has been an incredibly challenging time. We are in a third world country with doctors who speak limited English, hoping that our interpretations are correct.
“We are extremely grateful to the surgeons who have helped her so far for their efforts.”
Ms Ode (right), who was on Nusa Lembongan for an extended holiday, was found ‘conscious’ and ‘in a very bad condition’ at around 9pm on Monday.
Mrs Ode (pictured) went to Bali ‘in search of peace after two extremely painful years following the passing of our father’, her sister said
In addition to the initial medical bills, huge costs are expected to get Ms Ode back to Australia.
‘Once she is cleared to board a plane, a flight to Sydney and a stopover in Newcastle is expected to cost more than $120,000.
Once home, Bec will likely have a long rehabilitation journey. We estimate it will cost nearly $250,000 to get back to Australia,” Mr Wilton said.
It is not known what insurance Ms. Ode has, but an investigation is underway.
As of Thursday evening, the fundraiser had raised more than $84,000 of its $150,000 goal.
“It will be a step-by-step process, but it will be a costly journey. If we all work together, we can make a big difference,” Wilton said.