Tourist’s trip turns into a nightmare after simple act of kindness leaves her in the ICU
A woman's spontaneous trip to New Zealand turned tragic after a dirt bike accident left her in the ICU. Rachelle Escabarte, 28, suffered severe injuries when she misjudged the power of the bike and crashed off a retaining wall. Her family is now grappling with the aftermath of her critical condition and extensive surgeries.
- ▪Rachelle Escabarte was on a last-minute trip to surprise her friend in New Zealand.
- ▪She sustained multiple severe injuries, including facial fractures and a subdural hemorrhage, after a dirt bike accident.
- ▪Rachelle has undergone four major surgeries and is currently being monitored for her ability to fly home.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 12:27:40 -0400 |
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World News Tourist’s trip turns into a nightmare after simple act of kindness leaves her in the ICU By Jasmine Kazlauskas, News.com.au Published May 27, 2026, 12:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: A woman’s spontaneous holiday weekend quickly turned to disaster, leaving her fighting for life in the ICU. Rachelle Escabarte’s life was violently turned upside down in a matter of seconds after one simple act of kindness almost killed her. The 28-year-old had booked a very last-minute trip to surprise her best friend, who lives in Hamilton, New Zealand, a mere three-hour flight from her home on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
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