Wisconsin Woman Suffers Critical Illness During Utah Hike, Family Seeks Funds for Transport Home
A Wisconsin woman on a family hiking trip in Utah experienced sudden severe pain and breathing difficulties. She was later diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease and is now paralyzed, in a coma, and on a ventilator, prompting her family…
Terre Haute, IN, October 6, 2026 — A family hiking trip in Utah took a severe turn for a Wisconsin woman who experienced sudden and intense medical distress, leading to a diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disease. The woman, whose name and specific location within Utah were not immediately provided, is now in critical condition, according to reports from her family.
During the outing, she began suffering from severe pain and significant breathing difficulties. These symptoms necessitated immediate medical attention. Following her condition, she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. The exact nature of the disease and the timeline of her diagnosis were not detailed.
As a result of her illness, the woman is now paralyzed, in a coma, and requires the support of a ventilator to breathe. The severity of her condition has prompted her family to seek assistance to facilitate her transport back to Wisconsin. The family has initiated fundraising efforts to cover the costs associated with her medical transport home.
Further details regarding the specific autoimmune disease, the medical facilities involved, and the progress of the fundraising efforts were not immediately available. The woman’s current location and the prognosis were also not specified in the available information. The family is appealing for support to bring her home for continued care.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashley Robinson, Jordan Gartner on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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