Chopped Swan woman continues to battle for life

Melicia Andrews

Melicia Andrews, the Swan Village, Soesdyke-Linden Highway woman who was severely chopped by her partner on Tuesday afternoon following an argument continues to battle for her life at a city hospital.

Her sister, Carmalita Adams yesterday informed Stabroek News that Andrews is currently warded in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Public Hospital where she is attached to a  life-support machine.

She explained that Andrews has since undergone emergency surgeries and another is scheduled to be done this morning.

The incident has resulted in three of Andrews’ fingers being severed. She sustained chops  to her neck, hands, feet, and head.