Injured friend speaks of deep affection for Natasha

STACY JURICH, who has close to 20 staples pinned to the back right side of her head, has spoken of her deep affection for friend Natasha.

In an interview from her hospital bed, Ms Jurich described how she has been suffering from short term memory loss and seizures but is in a much better condition than the Irish student.

She was speaking from the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, but hopes to be transferred to Northwestern Memorial, where Ms McShane was transferred on Tuesday.