Journalist disguised as priest tries to approach Michael Schumacher
Manager describes ploy at hospital as 'revolting' as surgeons announce slight improvement in the condition of the Formula One legend after his life-threatening accident
A person dressed as a priest, reportedly a journalist, tried to approach Michael Schumacher, who is in a coma and critical after a skiing accident in France, his manager said.
“There have been several interesting incidents here at the hospital,” Sabine Kehm said in the Alpine city of Grenoble, where the Formula One legend is being treated following his off-piste accident on Sunday.
“There apparently was a person dressed-up as a priest, who tried to get near Michael. I am asking everyone to let the doctors work and leave the family spend peaceful time with Michael.”
Responding to a question as to whether the priest was a journalist, she said: “It’s what I was told... We have clearly noted that people are trying to get beyond the press room here in the clinic. It’s revolting, in my opinion.”
Schumacher showed a slight improvement on Tuesday after a second operation following his life-threatening ski accident but was "not out of danger," doctors treating him said.
Surgeons said they "gained some time" by performing a successful second procedure on the seven-times world champion but he still remained critical.