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Sydney father critically injured after attack in Medellín
Sydney father Frank Stephen Ramirez is in critical condition after an attack in Medellín, Colombia.
He had travelled there to attend the EDC music festival.
Fundraiser organisers say attackers forced him into a car and stabbed him more than 25 times after he left the event.
They say he was thrown from the moving car and police found him and took him to hospital.
Ramirez suffered serious injuries and faces a long recovery.
His family is raising money to bring his wife to Colombia and help cover medical costs while he cannot work.
The fundraiser says donations will support the family during his recovery.
Sydney father Frank Stephen Ramirez is in critical condition in a hospital in Medellín after being kidnapped and stabbed more than 25 times, according to the Daily Mail.
He had travelled to Medellín to attend the EDC music festival.
Fundraiser organisers said he was forced into a car after leaving the event and attacked in an attempt to make him hand over money.
Colombian police reportedly found him and took him to hospital.
His family is raising money for his wife to travel to Colombia and for his medical expenses.
- Who
- Frank Stephen Ramirez, a Sydney father.
- What
- He was kidnapped and stabbed more than 25 times and is in critical condition.
- When
- After leaving the EDC music festival; the exact date of the attack is not stated.
- Where
- Medellín, Colombia.
- Why
- Fundraiser organisers said the attackers tried to force him to hand over money.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Fundraiser organisers said Ramirez was forced into a car and attacked.
He was reportedly kicked out of a moving car and left in the street.
Colombian police reportedly took him to a hospital in Medellín, where he remains in critical condition.
- Victim
- Frank Stephen Ramirez
- Destination
- Medellín, Colombia
- Event
- EDC music festival
- Injuries
- More than 25 stab wounds, according to the Daily Mail
- Family
- Wife and son in Sydney
- Support campaign
- Fundraiser seeking money for travel, medical expenses and family support
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What people are saying
Frank is alone, terrified, and in critical condition.
His wife's presence is not just a comfort - it is essential for his will to fight and for his recovery.
Frank did not deserve this.