Man dies mid-flight after breaking out in 'cold sweats' and losing 'liters of blood,' scaring his fellow passengers - Lemmy.World
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- A 63-year-old man died on a Lufthansa flight on Thursday, according to Swiss-German outlet Blick. - Witnesses told the outlet the man had blood gushing from his nose and mouth. - The witnesses said passengers were screaming at the sight.

A promise he needs to keep.

  • JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.eeEnglish
    7·
    10 months ago

    I guess for some folks this is all quite hilarious, but on the more serious tip:

    From what I understand, the man was in late-stage cirrhosis, which heavily undermined both his blood-clotting ability and the integrity of his blood vessel walls. Evidently due to air pressure issues and the drinking of hot tea, two veins in his throat area burst, and it was like turning on a spigot, with no way to turn it off.

    A pretty chilling cautionary tale against being a chronic alcoholic and flying, I guess.

  • silasEnglish
    31·
    10 months ago

    Absolute gold

    • Jourei@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      Oh, thank you gor the explanation! I was swooshing so hard, this was so random all around.