Violent attack on travel journalist
eTN editor in chief beaten unconscious in California
While vacationing in San Diego, California, Nelson Alcantara, editor in chief of eTurboNews, was violently attacked by an unknown person.
Nelson was leaving a night club on Friday morning when he witnessed a stranger beating on his wife or girlfriend. Not being able to just walk away and pretend he did not see what was going on, Nelson confronted the male and tried to get him to stop beating the woman. The male stranger then turned his anger on Nelson and beat him until he was unconscious.
Workers from a nearby convenience store called 911, and an ambulance arrived to take Nelson to a nearby hospital. He suffered from a concussion to his head along with cuts and bruises. He is currently in stable condition and recovering.
eTN publisher Juergen Steinmetz was in total disbelief upon receiving the phone call on Saturday morning from the San Diego hospital. Nelson has traveled to the far corners of the world and in some places most of us would hesitate to go, but he has always returned home safely. How sad that something like this occurred in California and because he was trying to help a fellow human being.
All of us at eTurboNews send our heartfelt wishes to Nelson for a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to Hawaii.
ETN readers can email Nelson at: nelson@eturbonews.com. ETN requests that people do not call Nelson's mobile phone.
Comments
Nelson,
this is terrible news..I hope you recover soon......but bravo to you trying to help another person in distress out.....
Mike Luongo
Wishing you a swift recovery and a fast return to the road.
Gretchen Kelly
Travel Journalist
http://gretchenkelly.com
Nelson, I hope that you are able to recover quickly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in that recovery.
As others have commented, I certainly hope that the Governor from California is "listening" and that the police department is able to retrieve the tapes.
Witnesses - there should have been quite a few, where are they? The woman in question - which hospital is she in? Now is the time she needs to leave him (should have before now it looks like).
Melson, take care and get well!
Patricia
Owner Destinations Unlimited
Weddings, Honeymoons & More
I'm so sorry about this! I hope it doesn't turn you against San Diego as a whole. You provide a wonderful service to those of us in the travel industry, and I wish you a fast recovery. If you're ever up in Los Angeles, I'll buy you a drink. You did a brave thing, and the world needs more people of action.
Hi Nelson, I pray for your speedy recovery. I sent an email to u, to ask if u will be coming to Brunei for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2010.
Get Well Soon!!
[Ahim]
Alirahim Haji Abdul Rani (Mr.)
Product Development - M.I.C.E
Royal Brunei Holidays
ROYAL BRUNEI AIRLINES
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Nelson,
You're in our prayers. I know you'll come back stronger than ever, and continue to do the wonderful work you do for eTurboNews! Thanks for taking a chance to help a fellow human.
Kalin Thomas
See the World Productions
Decatur, GA
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry,
and narrow-mindedness" - Mark Twain
Nelson,
We are saddened to hear of your attack and want you to know we think you were brave to help this woman. Where were all the other people during this time, did anyone else offer assistance. We wish you a speedy recovery and hope they capture this thug.
Sue and Kevin McCarthy
Travel Planners Radio
How heartily we agree with you, Andrew! Here in South Africa we are only too aware of gratuitous violence and we condemn it unreservedly. Our most heartfelt sympathies and admiration go out to Nelson and, like you, we hope the Governor of California is listening! Arnold, remember Robocop?
How very brave of Nelson to intervene and attempt to do something about such a horrible act of violence. He quite possibly could have saved her life. So sorry that he had to experience violence and my prayers go out for his recovery. This could have happened anywhere.
Best wishes to Nelson for a speedy recovery. I truly hope the San Diego Police Department are reviewing CCTV footage from the 7/11 to apprehend the criminal who attacked Nelson. While many people would have turned away, Nelson bravely tried to help a woman who was being beaten. The woman who was being attacked by her male companion, if she has any sense of decency should step forward immediately and identify this criminal
to local law enforcement.
Nelson, get well soon our friend.
Dear Nelson,
You will not remember me but I thought what a great guy you were when we met in Bangkok. You are more than just that and I am proud to know a real gentleman. Get well soon, the world needs more people of your caliber.
Your friend from Macau
Graham
Speedy Recovery. Thank you for doing the right thing in the face of danger to help another person! I pray you recover quickly and recieve total healing throughout!
Nelson's courage and extremely brave Christian act should be recognised and shouted about from the very rooftops of the world, an example of something wonderful and spontaneous. Acting without hesitation to help a fellow human being in distress, without fear, needs to be celebrated and recognised. I hope the Governor of California is listening.
I also hope the authorities quickly apprehend the culprit. His poor wife must also be quickly given access to help and assistance to get away from this brutally violent person.
God's speed in your recovery Nelson, I am so very proud to know you.
Andrew Wood
Thailand
Best wishes to Nelson
Prof. dr Snezana Stetic
eTN Ambassador
Faculty of Science
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University of Novi Sad
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Sad story. I wish Nelson a speedy recovery.
One comment on the story itself: "Nelson has traveled to the far corners of the world and in some places most of us would hesitate to go, but he has always returned home safely. How sad that something like this occurred in California..."
??? Doesn't the writer realize that the USA is one of the most violent countries, measured in murders, violent attacks, prisoners, gun crimes, etc. etc. measured per capita?
We send our heartfelt wishes to Nelson for a speedy recovery. Get well soon Mr. Nelson.
That nasty fellow should be brought to justice. Thanks for your effort in saving wonan's life. You are our hero.
America's Finest City? Shameful!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Nelson.
Jim Edens
Editor-in-Chief & Founder
Harrier Magazine - Fun on the Run since 2002
International edition with subscribers in 42 countries
http://www.HarrierMagazine.com
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