The BBC have reported that Ben Fogle, famous for his appearances in Animal Park, Castaway and Countryfile, has fallen victim to a mysterious flesh-eating bug.
It is thought that he contracted the bug whilst filming a BBC TV series 'Extreme Dreams' in the Peruvian jungles.
The BBC writes: "The star, 34, has a hole at least an inch wide on his right arm... He has had a biopsy to determine the strain of the infection, which is believed to be the potentially life-threatening leishmaniasis."
"After 13 expeditions to remote parts of the world, I would consider myself lucky. This is the first time I'm ill," said Fogle, who will be treated at London's Hospital of Tropical Diseases.
He added: "I have every confidence in the specialists treating me."
I wish Ben well and hope he makes a speedy recovery.
See the full story at BBC News.
Hello... I just had an update from someone who works with Ben: http://www.celebsonholiday.com/2008/11/ben-fogles-illness-an-update.html
ReplyDeleteLet's hope he gets well and is fighting fit and ready for his South Pole race very soon
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Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteYeah let's hope he's feeling better soon!
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