November 20th 2024.
According to reports, a US citizen has become the third person to pass away from suspected methanol poisoning. Meanwhile, two young Australian women, Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, are fighting for their lives in a hospital in Thailand. The two best friends, both 19 years old, had fallen gravely ill while visiting Vang Vieng in Laos, a town near the Thai border.
It is believed that the two women had consumed tainted drinks that were possibly contaminated with methanol during their trip last week. They had been staying at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng and had also gone to the Jaidee bar on November 11th. However, they had not left their dorm room for 24 hours before reporting feeling unwell and failing to check out on their scheduled date.
Sadly, the death toll from these potentially tainted drinks has now risen to three. This comes after initial reports of two other travelers, believed to be from Denmark, passing away from the same cause. Multiple others were also taken to the hospital. The Danish Foreign Ministry has confirmed the deaths of two Danish citizens in Laos but has not provided any further details.
In a new development, the Sydney Morning Herald has reported that a US citizen has also died in Vang Vieng from the suspected methanol poisoning. The US State Department has confirmed this, adding to the growing concern over the situation. It is also believed that a New Zealand tourist is among those currently hospitalized.
As the investigation into this tragic incident continues, the manager of the Nana Backpacker Hostel, Duong Duc Toan, has stated that the hostel has stopped offering free shots of Lao vodka to their guests. This comes after it was revealed that the two women had joined over 100 other guests for these free shots just two days before falling ill.
Holly Bowles' father, Shaun Bowles, spoke out for the first time yesterday after flying to Thailand to be with his daughter. He shared that she remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit and is currently on life support. The families of both teens have been overwhelmed by the love and support they have received from their communities in Australia.
The family of Bianca Jones also released a statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have received. They also shared that there is no update on her condition at this time. They hope that the authorities will be able to determine the cause of this tragedy and prevent any other families from experiencing the same nightmare.
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