US EditionLaos Methanol Poisoning Survivor Describes ‘Kaleidoscopic Light’ Before Going Blind
Calum Macdonald, 23, lost his sight after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol at a Laos hostel where six tourists died, prompting calls for greater traveler warnings.
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Calum Macdonald, 23, is now blind and tells his story for the first time. He was one of the victims of massive methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng last November.
British Tourist Goes Blind After Drinking Contaminated Alcohol In Laos As Six Others Die
A British man lost his sight, and six tourists died after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol at a hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos.In 2024, a group of tourists drank what appeared to be standard free alcohol served at Nana Backpackers Hostel, a popular stop for backpackers in Vang Vieng. The drinks, however, were contaminated with methanol — a toxic alcohol used in industrial products like fuel and antifreeze.Six people died, including two Australian t…
A British man was blinded after drinking methanol-adulterated alcohol in Laos; he survived and now warns tourists about the risks in Southeast Asia
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