Police officer in critical condition after terrifying cliff fall
A WA police officer is fighting for her life after she was severely injured in a 10m fall from a clifftop in Pile, Croatia.
Ella Cutler, 25, sustained life threatening injuries including multiple fractures to her skull, spine, 12 ribs and several limbs, puncturing both her lungs, leaving her in critical condition overseas.
She is currently receiving around-the-clock care in a Dubrovnik hospital, and her family is desperate to bring the "much loved" police officer home.
"We can only imagine how scared she would be if she knew the full extent of her injuries, and we cannot even begin to convey how frightened we are for her, and how important it is for her to come home," her brother Joshua Cutler wrote in a GoFundMe page created for Ella.
"She has too much living left to do, too many people to help, and too much love to give for this to be how this chapter ends.
"She has a long hard road ahead of her, and she will need all the help she can get," he added.
Although her loved ones have flown to be by her side, her travel insurance claims have reportedly been knocked back, and her medical bills are increasing by the day.
The family hopes to raise $500,000 to cover hospital bills and an air ambulance to bring the “devoted public servant” home.
“She will require many more months of care, multiple surgeries and months of physical rehabilitation before she is able to impact the world as she once did,” Josh said.
"She can't do this alone, and neither can we," he added.
They also thanked the doctors for their hard work, and explained that they hope to provide better facilities for Ella by moving her to a bigger hospital where she can receive specialised care, which is vital for further recovery.
"They know the best thing for her is to be home where she can feel the full impact of the love from her family, friends, and community."
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