Holly Bowles sixth to die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
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Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

Summary

Holly Bowles, a 19-year-old Australian, has become the sixth foreign tourist to die from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.

She and her friend Bianca Jones fell ill in Vang Vieng, a popular backpacking town, after reportedly consuming tainted alcohol, which can be lethal even in small amounts.

Other victims include a British lawyer, an American man, and two Danish women. Methanol, often found in bootleg or home-distilled alcohol, is believed to be the cause.

Authorities are investigating, with the manager of the hostel where free shots were served detained for questioning.

  • Geobloke@lemm.eeEnglish
    15·
    1 day ago

    Why wouldn’t the bbc and Australian media cover the deaths by misfortune of citizens from their home country

    • CheradenineEnglish
      22·
      22 hours ago

      Well of course they would. It’s just unusual that the victims weren’t local.