Brit mum dies weeks after being rescued from Spanish wildfires while on holiday as partner fights for life

A BRIT mum has died weeks after being rescued from a devastating Spanish wildfire. Lisa Fryett and her partner Simon Batchelor were both critically injured after getting caught up in a terrifying blaze in southern Spain. Lisa Fryett and her partner Simon Batchelor were caught in a major blaze in southern Spain Credit: GoFundMe The couple, from Essex, were rescued a day after the wildfire started Credit: GoFundMe The couple, from Canvey, Essex, were rescued from a mountainside the day after the fire started. Simon is still fighting for his life in hospital. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Lisa’s heartbroken son Alfie Batchelor paid tribute to his mum, describing her as the “best person ever” and saying she had been his world. He wrote: “Words genuinely can’t describe how upset I am right now writing this. Read more on the wildfires “It still doesn’t feel real, but yesterday (July 28), we said goodbye to my beautiful mum. “You were the best person ever. You were my world. I’m so grateful to be able to call you my mum and I will forever love you. “I will cherish every memory I have with you and I will never forget you. I miss you so much and always will. “I don’t know what I’m going to do without you. My life has completely changed and I will forever make you proud. Most read in The Sun The couple pleaded with rescuers to save them so they could be reunited with their children Credit: GoFundMe A major wildfire consumed Bedar, Almeria, earlier this month Credit: Reuters “Rest in peace, Mum. I love you so much and I miss you forever.” Lisa’s family confirmed her death in an update shared on their GoFundMe appeal. The statement read: “It is with the deepest sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that our beautiful Lisa passed away on the 28th of July 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Spain. “Our hearts are completely broken, and there are simply no words to describe the pain we are feeling. “Lisa fought so incredibly hard, and we are so grateful that her loved ones were able to be by her side, surrounding her with love until the very end.” More than £65,000 has been raised so far to help cover emergency travel, accommodation, transport and other unexpected expenses. The family thanked those who had donated, shared the fundraiser, and kept them in their thoughts and prayers. Their statement continued: “The love, kindness and generosity we have received have brought us comfort during the most devastating time of our lives. “Please continue to keep Simon in your thoughts and prayers as he remains in critical condition. “Our family is holding onto hope and taking each day as it comes, and your continued love, support and prayers mean the world to us.” Simon and Lisa had been staying near Bédar and Los Gallardos when the wildfire swept through the area. They were discovered and rescued from the mountainside the following day. Despite suffering devastating injuries, the couple pleaded with rescuers to save them because they wanted to see their children again. Their three children subsequently travelled to Spain to be at their parents’ bedside, while Lisa’s twin sister also stayed with her. They particularly praised the Guardia Civil officers whose “courage and determination against all odds” helped reunite Simon and Lisa with their children. Comment now