A photoraph of an Aussie tourist suffering a medical episode on the ground at a packed airport in Bali has sparked renewed warnings from authorities.
The West Australian man, 59, was rushed to hospital after he suffered a seizure and briefly lost consciousness at Denpasar Airport on July 6.
He had just arrived in Bali on a Jetstar flight from Perth.
The man had just retrieved his luggage from the terminal and was heading outside when he suddenly lost his balance, fell, and struck a wall, Bali Times reported.
The man was found lying face down on the ground and bleeding from the head when paramedics arrived.
A photo shows the tourist sprawled out on the ground being treated by medics for a head injury and suspected neck trauma.
His wife revealed to paramedics that he had a history of high blood pressure.
‘He appeared disoriented, collapsed, and hit a wall, which caused injuries to his head and neck,’ a police spokesman said.
The West Australian man, 59, was rushed to hospital after he suffered a seizure and briefly lost consciousness at Denpasar Airport on July 6 (pictured)
Travellers heading to Bali (pictured) are urged to assess their health, fitness, and preparedness before flying, following a recent spate of concerning incidents in the tourist hotspot
The man was rushed to Kuta’s BIMC Hospital for further treatment.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Jetstar in relation to the incident.
Authorities have urged tourists planning a trip to Indonesia to assess their health, fitness, and preparedness before flying in light of the incident.
Just two days later, a mother and her teenage son became lost after separating from a group of hikers on Bali’s Mount Batukaru.
It prompted Bali’s National Search and Rescue Agency to remind visitors of the strict regulations regarding mountain hiking.
‘The SAR team members found traces of food left behind by the pair who had embarked on a group hike without a guide,’ Nyoman Sidakarya said.
‘It is illegal for both domestic and international tourists to hike on any of Bali’s volcanoes or mountains without a local guide.’
It came a fortnight after Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins slipped and fell to her death while trekking up Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-largest volcano.
Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins (pictured) slipped and fell to her death while trekking up Indonesia’s second-largest volcano last month
Almost 6.35million tourists flocked to the Indonesian island hotspot last year (pictured)
Almost 6.35million international tourists visited Bali last year, a 20 per cent increase from 2023. The figure included 1.5million Australians.
The Indonesia Central Agency of Statistics recorded nearly 1.31million foreign tourists visiting in May alone, a 14 per cent increase from the same period a year ago.
