Health improving for Utah woman injured in London terror attack


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LONDON – A Utah woman injured during a terror attack in London last week continued to recover Sunday.

Melissa Cochran is being treated at St. Mary’s hospital in London after receiving serious injuries in the Wednesday attack on the Westminister Bridge. Her husband, Kurt Cochran, was killed in the attack.

An update on Melissa’s condition was posted on the Cochran GoFundMe* page by a family spokesman:

“Melissa wants all of you to know how much she loves you. She is so grateful and overwhelmed with your generosity and outpouring of love. Her health is steadily improving. Thank you all for the kind words and pledges of support."

The GoFundMe page for Melissa and Kurt Cochran had raised more than $69,000 Sunday evening, surpassing the goal of $50,000. The money will go toward medical bills and help cover Melissa's regular monthly expenses after the anticipated loss of income.

Kurt and Melissa Cochran. Courtesy of Clint Payne.
Kurt and Melissa Cochran. Courtesy of Clint Payne.

Melissa and her husband were hit on the last day of a European trip celebrating their 25th anniversary. They were in London to visit Melissa’s parents who are serving as LDS missionaries. The Cochrans lived in West Bountiful.

The family of Kurt and Melissa Cochran plans to hold a news conference Monday morning. It will be the first time the family speaks publicly.

*KSL.com does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries. If you are considering a deposit to the account, you should consult your own advisors and otherwise proceed at your own risk.

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