Australian Teen and Five Others Die from Methanol Poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles' father vows to seek justice and raise awareness after her tragic death during a backpacking trip.

Holly Bowles, a 19-year-old Australian, and her best friend Bianca Jones were among six tourists who died after consuming methanol-laced alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos.
The victims included two Danish women, a British lawyer, and an American man, all of whom fell ill after drinking contaminated alcohol in the tourist town.
Eight individuals, including the manager of the Nana Backpacker Hostel where some victims stayed, have been arrested in connection with the case.
Holly’s father, Shaun Bowles, is determined to raise awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning for travelers in Southeast Asia and seek justice for those responsible.
Families of the victims, including Holly's and British lawyer Simone White's, have expressed grief and called for caution when consuming alcohol abroad.