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Six Tourists Dead After Drinking Tainted Alcohol in Laos
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11/22/2024
Six tourists have died after drinking alcohol laced with methanol in Laos. Another tourist is currently in the hospital on life support. Police are investigating the situation.
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Six foreign tourists have died after drinking tinted alcohol in Laos.
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It's suspected that the alcohol was produced using methanol rather than ethanol to increase
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alcohol content at low cost.
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Methanol is a toxic alcohol used in industrial products like pan thinner and antifreeze.
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Laos has limited food and alcohol regulations and is known for its home-brewed alcohol industry.
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The deaths are being investigated by police.
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Foreign embassies in Laos are warning visitors to be careful when consuming alcohol there.
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