# Woman’s living nightmare after tidal wave

> Woman dragged out to sea by tidal wave suffers severe injuries and hospital trauma.
- Title: Woman’s living nightmare after tidal wave · LADbible
- Summary: Woman dragged out to sea by tidal wave suffers severe injuries and hospital trauma. Jane Bradshaw was injured by a tidal wave in Tenerife, leading to…
- Keywords: jane bradshaw, tenerife, tidal wave, broken humerus, eight broken ribs, private hospital, ptsd, manchester royal infirmary, entertainment, culture, news, Woman
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/lifestyle/woman-nightmare-tenerife-wave-sea-travel-health-033160-20261008
- Published: 2026-10-11T12:23:27.026+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jane bradshaw, tenerife, tidal wave, broken humerus, eight broken ribs, private hospital, ptsd, manchester royal infirmary, entertainment, culture, news
## Tidal wave incident
Jane Bradshaw and her husband Marcus were dragged out to sea by a tidal wave in Tenerife.

> I wish I had never suggested it.
## Immediate aftermath
Jane and Marcus were separated by the wave, with Jane injured and Marcus using his backpack rope to escape.

> I opened my eyes and knew I was deep down in the water.
## Injuries sustained
Jane suffered a broken humerus, eight broken ribs, large swelling on her left hip, and a massive haematoma on her back.

> I had a broken humerus in my arm, eight broken ribs.
## Hospital treatment
Jane was rushed to hospital and initially treated at a public facility before being moved to a private hospital due to insurance.

> They were not used to dealing with multiple traumas and didn’t know how to properly look after my injuries.
## Medical errors
Jane experienced incorrect chest drain insertions and prolonged periods without medical attention during her private hospital stay.

> There were several instances where chest drains were painfully and incorrectly inserted into my body.
## Long-term recovery
Jane is undergoing physiotherapy and trauma-focused psychological therapy for PTSD and physical limitations.

> I have cried a lot, I still suffer with PTSD from the incident with flashbacks.
## Family impact
Marcus managed the aftermath, including contacting family and handling insurance and airline logistics.

> He tracked me down and let my parents and our daughter know.
## Healthcare system issues
Jane’s insurance company delayed her return to the UK due to complications in her lungs from inadequate treatment.

> I was in Tenerife hospital for five weeks because the insurance company would not fly us back.
## Psychological trauma
Jane struggles with PTSD, including flashbacks and difficulty with physical tasks like reaching behind her back.

> I can almost reach above my head but I can’t reach behind my back.
## Recovery progress
Jane has returned to cycling but cannot run or maintain her previous fitness levels.

> I have been able to get back on my bike but my level of fitness is gone.
## Ongoing challenges
Jane continues to face physical and mental health challenges, with her husband providing support.

> It’s also been really hard on my loved ones.
## Key takeaway

Jane Bradshaw was injured by a tidal wave in Tenerife, leading to multiple fractures and a five-week hospital stay with poor care.