Stranded After Miracle: Philly man trying to return home from hospital in Colombia

A West Philadelphia man is desperately trying to get home from South America after he fell seriously ill more than a month ago.

He’s been receiving life-saving medical care in Colombia, but it may not be enough.

Eric Speach, 50, of West Philadelphia, was ecstatic when he landed in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a vacation on April 4. But two days later, Speach was rushed to the hospital…

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