Tainted Alcohol in Laos: Rising Tourist Deaths Spark Concern
TL;DR
British lawyer Simone White died in Laos from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming alcohol in Vang Vieng, a popular backpacking destination. Her death is part of a series of similar incidents affecting tourists, with six fatalities reported. White's parents expressed their devastation, describing her as a vibrant and generous person. Methanol, often found in bootleg alcohol, is highly toxic and can be fatal even in small amounts. Investigations are ongoing, with the manager of a hostel where some victims stayed being questioned by police.
- Laos: Parents 'devastated' over daughter's suspected poisoning death BBC.com
- Tributes paid to ‘kind and loving’ British tourist who died in Laos The Guardian
- Deaths of at Least 5 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks The New York Times
- Vang Vieng: What to know about the Laos backpacker town at center of suspected methanol poisonings CNN
- Second Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists The Associated Press
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