Laos methanol poisoning – level 1

Laos methanol poisoning

26-11-2024 07:00

A young woman from Australia, Holly Bowles, dies in Laos. She is with her best friend, Bianca Jones, who also dies. They both die because of poison from alcohol called methanol.

Other people also die, a lawyer from the UK and two young people from Denmark. They are in a town called Vang Vieng. This place is popular among tourists. Some people who get sick must go to hospital in Thailand.

Methanol can be very dangerous. The victims stay at Nana Hostel. Now, many tourists are leaving the town. Some people are afraid to go to Laos, but some are not worried. It is important to be careful when you travel.

Difficult words: poison (something what makes you sick or can kill you), lawyer (a person whose job is to help with the law), victim (a harmed or killed person).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What is the cause of death for Holly Bowles, Bianca Jones, and other tourists in Vang Vieng, Laos, and what precautions should travelers take based on this incident?

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