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British influencer in critical condition in South Korea

Ashley Surcombe has been living in Seoul for the past five years
Ashley Surcombe has been living in Seoul for the past five years (Instagram/Ashley Marie)
  • British influencer Ashley Surcombe, 29, is in critical condition in a hospital in Seoul, South Korea after being found unconscious in her apartment.
  • Her parents contacted authorities through a friend after she did not respond to their messages.
  • Ms Surcombe is suffering from multiple organ failure, severe dehydration and a black eye.
  • Her family has started a GoFundMe page to cover medical expenses, as her health insurance had lapsed, with the aim of raising £50,000 for her treatment.
  • Ms Surcombe, from Gloucestershire, has been living in Seoul for the past five years, posting about her life for her 465,000 followers on Instagram.
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