Edinburgh family having ‘nightmare’ Spanish holiday as blood-sucking bed bugs take over their room
Liam Edmonds and Laura Docherty were given an injection and medication from Spanish doctors
A BRITISH family has been left covered in bites after their Menorca hotel room was infested with bed bugs.
Liam Edmonds and Laura Docherty found the blood-sucking critters living in the mattresses and frames of their beds while on holiday with their two children.
The couple, from Edinburgh, shared images showing their arms and legs covered in hundreds of bites which have cost them £80 so far to treat.
Liam and Laura, who are not due to fly home until this weekend, have been moved to a different apartment in the same complex.
A spokesperson for Jet2 said: "We are very sorry to hear about Mr Edmonds and Miss Docherty's experience.
"This has been an isolated incident confined to one room which the hotel has now fumigated.
"Our in resort team is doing everything they can to support and assist the family."
Laura initially thought the bites were a reaction to Spanish plants but then found the bugs beneath their beds while staying at Sol Parc Apartments in Son Parc.
The family were forced to disinfect all of their clothes and were given an injection and medication from Spanish doctors.
Laura wrote on Tuesday: “Jet2, absolute disgrace. The last week of holiday we have all been itchy thinking it's a reaction to the trees etc.
"Looked online and our bites looked like bed bugs bite pulled all the covers back and saw loads of bed bugs.
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"We have two small children with us! Worst holiday ever.”
Yesterday she shared an update, adding: “Had to ask to get our clothes disinfected.
“Went to the doctor, me and my partner had to get an injection in the bum and have cream and tablets to take.
"Boys have medicine and cream we now obviously have no clothes so have to sit in - another day ruined.
“Moved to a different room again in case of infestation.
“I have went with Jet2 most times first time package holiday and they have always been good but when you have a problem they're no use.
“Three days of hell left though. €55 for doctors and €34 for medicine.
“It's shocking. I feel like I’m in a nightmare no one seems to care that we have nothing to wear.
“I've had four hours sleep due to the itch. Not fun at all. Holiday ruined.”
Laura’s post has been shared over 1,500 times and attracted hundreds of comments from outraged followers.
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