American after losing consciousness began to speak Swedish and can not remember the ex-wives

American Michael Boatwright after the loss of consciousness experienced amnesia, reports the Associated Press.

After nearly five months after the incident, Boatwright says his name is Jonas Eck, only speaks Swedish, speaks to reporters through an interpreter.

61-year-old man found unconscious on February 28 in a motel room in Palm Springs. Presumably, Boatwright arrived at the tennis tournament. When it discovered the sports equipment and proof of identity.

When the hospital Boatwright came to, he began to speak Swedish and did not recognize his own face in the mirror. He was diagnosed with transient global amnesia.

The agency said that after the incident Boatwright lost not only the memory, but also professional skills. The last four months he was in hospital. A man can not learn English, and he did not remember any of my friends and relatives, including two ex-wives.

About Botrayte known that he was in Sweden from time to time from 1981 to 2003. His Swedish friends describe him as an American who was interested in medieval history and jousting. We also know that from 1971 to 1973, he served in the Navy aviation mechanic. In the U.S., Boatwright worked 3D-designer, as he spent 10 years teaching English in Japan and 4 years - in China.

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