The young Snellville , Georgia , woman 's ordeal began May 1 , when she was riding a makeshift zip line across the Little Tallapoosa River , about 50 miles west of Atlanta . Aimee Copeland is now listed in serious condition . Copeland , however , is battling a disease caused by flesh - eating bacteria . She has been ill for more than a year .
Aimee Copeland is now listed in serious condition . Copeland , however , is battling a disease caused by flesh - eating bacteria . She has been ill for more than a year .