November 24th 2024.
The news of the hostel owner being detained for the suspected mass methanol poisoning at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Laos has shocked the world. Amongst the victims, a British backpacker has come forward to share her harrowing experience after being served "free vodka" at the infamous hostel. For safety reasons, she wishes to remain anonymous.
According to the backpacker, she and her friends were enjoying their time in Vang Vieng, known for its vibrant party scene. Little did they know, some of the victims who tragically lost their lives had also stayed at the same hostel. One of them was Simone White, a 28-year-old British lawyer who passed away after consuming methanol, a cheaper alternative to ethanol used in alcohol.
The woman, who survived the ordeal, recalls consuming the tainted drink at around 3pm. She then went for a river tubing activity with her friends, but she has no memory of the event. In fact, she was completely unaware of her surroundings and even experienced temporary blindness. It wasn't until her boyfriend urged her to seek help, that she realized the severity of her condition.
After being rushed to the hospital, the backpacker's heart rate was found to be twice the normal speed. She had to be put on a saline drip for several hours to flush out the methanol from her system. She also learned that three out of the fifteen people in her group had also fallen ill after consuming the same drink.
The survivor expresses her condolences to the families of Holly and Bianca, two teenagers from Melbourne who also lost their lives to methanol poisoning in Laos. She recalls meeting them during her travels and feels terrible about what happened to them.
Bianca's father, who is understandably devastated, spoke about how this trip was meant to be a memorable one for his daughter and her best friend. It was supposed to be the first of many adventures as Bianca dreamed of exploring the world, making new friends, and creating positive change.
The use of methanol in alcohol is not uncommon in certain parts of the world, but it is important to raise awareness about its dangers. The alarming number of deaths and illnesses caused by this incident serves as a reminder to always be cautious and vigilant while traveling.
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