As we hear more stories of Canadians either killed or injured in foreign countries, the question is: are you ready in the event tragedy strikes while you’re away?

In part one of a special two-part story — Nick Dixon has an incredible story of a Dundas man who was shot three years ago on vacation in Thailand.
We’ll be showing you how his wife played a huge role in saving his life.
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Erik’s alive today – but their story about the almost comical police investigation into his shooting, and Liz’s efforts to speak up on her husband’s behalf, serve as a warning for anyone considering a vacation in a foreign country.