Overview

• John Kearney suffered a severe head injury on September 30 in İçmeler, Marmaris, after falling from a rented scooter and remains in critical condition.
• Relatives were told to fly out to say goodbye after reports that life support could be withdrawn, according to his daughter.
• On arrival in Turkey, the family initially encountered visiting restrictions but were later allowed to see him in hospital.
• Clinicians have told the family they are reducing sedation to check for reflexes and signs of brain activity, with prognosis unclear until brain swelling subsides.
• The family says the insurer may refuse payment because a helmet was not worn, and they have launched a fundraiser to cover medical and possible repatriation costs.