>> Is this common in Chile, what normally happens in such situations?
Yes, though this is a severe case. I've had two cases this severe this year.
At the trivial end there was a guy twisted his ankle walking down the stairs. Went to A&E, got an x-ray, confirmed it wasn't broken and had it bandaged up. £1,700.
It's usually idiots in their 20s having accidents. Most other people aren't dumb enough to travel without insurance.
>> How did you come about to be involved in this?
For a variety of reasons I work closely with the Embassy, Consulate and other parts of the establishment here. Aside from anything else I am also the Chairman of the Royal British Legion in Chile.
On this one I was asked for advice and suggestions rather than direct involvement, though now I am directly involved anyway.
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