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Aussie woman fights for life in Bali after mystery accident disfigures her face - and she might lose BOTH her eyes

S.Ramirez13 hr ago
An Australian woman has been left fighting for life and could possibly lose both her eyes following a mystery accident in Bali.

Seaworld worker Rebecca Ode was rushed to Ngoerah General Hospital for brain and eye reconstructive surgery following the 'terrible accident'.

The 36-year-old, from Newcastle in NSW , is in a critical but stable condition in the intensive care unit.

Ms Ode, who had been in Nusa Lembongan on an extended break, was found 'in and out of consciousness' at around 9pm on Monday and 'in a very bad way'.

'No one knows what happened to her,' her brother-in-law Jesse Wilton told news.com.au .

'We have no idea how the injury happened... there was no alcohol ... and the extent of her injuries is quite traumatic.'

Ms Ode has been left with a range of horrific injuries - including structural damage to her face that will leave her disfigured for the rest of her life.

'She has haemorrhaging on the brain and has a fractured cheek and jaw almost beyond repair,' Mr Wilton said.

'She will lose one eye if not two, and has titanium plates in collar bones.'

An GoFundMe organised by Mr Wilton said Ms Ode is a 'strong and caring, daughter, aunty and friend (who) urgently needs to be medically evacuated home from Bali for ongoing treatment'.

'Bec needs the best health care possible as soon as possible which means bringing her home,' Mr Wilton wrote, adding that her hospital bills have already passed $60,000.

Ms Ode's mother Shari and sister Jordyn are 'by her side in Bali and while her recovery journey is unknown we know Bec will continue fighting her best fight with her strong will and determination,' he said.

Jordyn wrote on Facebook: 'It's a terrifying thought to know that it is all but confirmed she has lost her vision in one eye.

'The impact completely pushed her eye out of her head, and the damage was so severe they weren't sure they could save the eye at all.'

'Her nose was split in half, and the cartilage was shattered. They had to rebuild her face, and I am desperate to get her home for professional help.

'The orthopaedic surgeons repaired her collarbone and shoulder, which were also hit. She now has a metal plate to keep her clavicle together.'

Jordyn said Rebecca went to Bali 'seeking peace after two extremely painful years following our father's passing.

'I am devastated to know she will soon wake up and face the reality that her world has been turned upside down yet again.'

'This has been an incredibly challenging time. We are in a third-world country with doctors who speak limited English, hoping our interpretations are correct.

'We are extremely grateful for the efforts of the surgeons who have helped her thus far.'

On top of the initial medical bills, the cost of getting former Seaworld worker Ms Ode back to Australia are expected to be enormous.

'Once there is clearance to get her onto a plane, it's expected a flight to Sydney and transfers to Newcastle to be more than $120,000.

Once home Bec is likely to have a long journey of rehabilitation. We are estimating it will be close to $250,000 just to get back to Australia,' Mr Wilton said.

Ms Ode's insurance cover is not known but is being investigated.

As of Thursday evening, the fundraiser had accumulated more than $84,000 of it's $150,000 goal.

'It will be one step at a time, but an expensive journey, if we all pull together we can make a big difference,' Mr Wilton said.

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