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Fiji Insect Bite Victim Needs $250K Evacuation, $28K Raised

7/3/2026

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Scott Winslow of Holbrook, Massachusetts, is in intensive care in Fiji after an insect bite caused septic shock.
A GoFundMe campaign for Winslow has raised over $28,000.
The fundraiser estimates a medical evacuation to the United States will cost $250,000.
Rep. Stephen Lynch’s office is coordinating with the family and the Fiji embassy while the loan request remains pending.
Winslow does not have medical insurance, according to the fundraiser.

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Story summary

Scott Winslow of Holbrook, Massachusetts, is in intensive care in Fiji after an insect bite caused septic shock.
A GoFundMe campaign for Winslow has raised over $28,000.
The fundraiser estimates a medical evacuation to the United States will cost $250,000.
Rep. Stephen Lynch’s office is coordinating with the family and the Fiji embassy while the loan request remains pending.
Winslow does not have medical insurance, according to the fundraiser.