Disgraced former Australian horse trainer John Nikolic has emerged from a coma in a Fijian hospital.
Nikolic reportedly drank a deadly cocktail containing liquid cocaine and methamphetamine in an attempt to self-harm as customs officers began to raid their luxury yacht at Denarau Marina in Fiji.
45-year-old Nikolic was sailing from the US to Australia with his wife Yvette Nikolic when Fijian police discovered a large quantity of cocaine and methamphetamine tablets on-board their yacht ‘SV Shenanigans’.
Despite initial grave fears for Nikolic, there are reports that he is propped up in his hospital bed and talking.
“I can confirm that Mr Nikolic is out of the Intensive Care Unit,”Mr Nikolic’s Lawyer Jason Murakami told News Limited.
Yvette Nikolic remains in custody on charges of importing illicit drugs, possession of illicit drugs, and failure to declare arms and ammunition.
John Nikolic is expected to be charged by police in coming days.