In a heartbreaking incident, a 63-year-old German man lost his life during a Lufthansa flight from Thailand to Germany after experiencing severe health issues. Passengers on the flight were left distressed as the man started coughing up “liters of blood,” ultimately leading to his sorrowful passing.
According to eyewitnesses, the distressing event was noticed when the elderly man began coughing blood, and the situation escalated as blood poured from his mouth and nose. The incident left fellow passengers in shock, with some blood splattering on the plane’s walls.
The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, exhibited visible signs of illness when boarding the flight from Bangkok. Witnesses noted he appeared unwell, displaying symptoms such as “cold sweats” and rapid breathing. A passenger, Karin Misfielded, who is a nursing specialist, observed the man’s worsening condition and sought help from the airline staff.
Despite a call for help, the response from a young Polish man, who identified himself as a doctor, was reportedly insufficient. The crew provided some chamomile tea, but the man had already spit blood into a bag held by his wife. The situation took a dire turn when a significant amount of blood spewed from his mouth and nose, creating a horrifying scene.
Flight attendants promptly initiated CPR for approximately half an hour, but unfortunately, the man could not be revived. The captain announced the tragic news, and the flight returned to Thailand. Flight data reveals its departure from Bangkok at 11:50 p.m. on Thursday and its return at 8:28 a.m. on Friday.
A Lufthansa spokesperson confirmed the incident, expressing condolences to the deceased passenger’s relatives. Despite immediate and comprehensive first-aid measures, the passenger succumbed to his condition. The spokesperson also acknowledged the inconvenience caused to other passengers and expressed regret.
Following the incident, passengers faced a two-hour wait in Thailand without proper guidance from Lufthansa before being rebooked on another flight to Germany.