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British Tourist Suffers Severe Electric Shock at Egyptian Luxury Hotel

Steve Ellis, 42, continues to endure chronic pain and professional setbacks months after a near-fatal shock caused by exposed wiring in a bedside lamp.

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Overview

  • Steve Ellis, a British tourist, suffered a 15-second electric shock in January 2025 at the Coral Sea Imperial Sensatori hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
  • The shock traveled through his dental fillings, causing severe burns and leaving a ring-shaped burn around his mouth.
  • Ellis continues to experience burning sensations in his hands and shoulder pain, significantly impacting his work as a kitchen fitter.
  • The hotel’s holiday representative allegedly downplayed the incident and suggested Ellis's partner lie about witnessing it in an official report.
  • Exposed wiring in the bedside lamp highlights broader safety concerns at the five-star resort, which has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the incident.