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There is no end to the facts that come to light about the hotel in Florina. “If we were asleep at that time, we could have been dead,” one of the 14 occupants of the hotel in Florina who went to the hospital after carbon monoxide poisoning shocks with his testimony to ANT1.
“It smelled absolutely nothing, and that was the worst part, because we couldn’t put our finger on why we were having these symptoms.” Speaking to ANT1, he describes the dramatic moments he lived with his wife in the hotel room, when the first symptoms from inhaling the gas began. “Both me and my wife had started to have strong palpitations. We had intense dizziness and most importantly we had a loss of consciousness and a loss of orientation.”
What saved them was the thought in their panic to open the window. “We took a few breaths so we could recover.” Apologizing three days after the incident the hotel owner apologizes in his first statement through his lawyer. “I would like to apologize from the bottom of my heart for the suffering suffered by the 11 who escaped danger and I hope the same good progress and speedy recovery for the three who are still out of hospital, especially the man who is in critical condition. I wish I was in his place.”
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**Interview with John Smith, a Survivor of the Florina Hotel Carbon Monoxide Incident**
**Editor**: Thank you for joining us today, John. We understand you recently experienced a frightening situation at a hotel in Florina. Can you share more about the events that took place?
**John Smith**: Absolutely, and thank you for having me. It was a completely unexpected and terrifying ordeal. My wife and I were staying at the hotel when we started noticing some disturbing symptoms.
**Editor**: You mentioned symptoms, can you elaborate on what you experienced?
**John Smith**: Yes, initially, we had no idea what was happening. We both began to feel strong palpitations, intense dizziness, and a general sense of unease. It was particularly alarming because we couldn’t pinpoint the cause — there was no smell or sign of anything wrong.
**Editor**: That sounds incredibly distressing. How did you and your wife react to those symptoms?
**John Smith**: We knew something wasn’t right. I remember saying to my wife that if we were asleep at that moment, we could have been in serious danger. It was really scary. We decided to leave the room and seek help immediately.
**Editor**: It’s fortunate you took action when you did. What were the next steps after you left the hotel room?
**John Smith**: We alerted the hotel staff, and they were very responsive. They called for medical assistance, and we were quickly transported to the hospital where we received treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. It was a surreal experience — the realization that we were in a life-threatening situation really hit us later.
**Editor**: Did you receive any information from the hotel regarding the cause of the carbon monoxide leak?
**John Smith**: Not much, unfortunately. The hotel staff mentioned they were investigating the issue, but there hasn’t been any detailed explanation as of now. All I know is that it’s critical for hotels and places like this to ensure their safety measures are up to standard to prevent something like this from happening again.
**Editor**: Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Is there anything you would like to say to others regarding this incident?
**John Smith**: Yes, I would urge everyone to be aware of their surroundings and the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s often referred to as a “silent killer” because you can’t see or smell it. If you ever feel unusual symptoms while staying in a hotel, don’t hesitate to seek help immediately. Safety should always come first.
**Editor**: Wise words, John. We’re glad you and your wife are safe, and we hope that the hotel takes the necessary actions to ensure guest safety in the future. Thank you for your time.
**John Smith**: Thank you for having me. I hope sharing our story raises awareness about this important issue.
