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Bali Hostel Illness: Survivors Allege Pesticide Exposure as Police Detail Guest’s Death

Victims say recent bed‑bug fumigation preceded a wave of severe sickness.

Overview

  • A Chinese tourist died and dozens fell ill after late‑August stays at Clandestino Hostel in Canggu, with at least ten guests reported in critical condition.
  • Police said staff took the victim to a clinic before she returned to her bunk over cost concerns, and a post‑mortem indicated the death was likely preventable with proper treatment.
  • Medical records list acute gastroenteritis and hypovolemic shock as the cause of death, while the contamination source remains unconfirmed.
  • Survivors report doctors flagged possible pesticide and food poisoning, and they allege symptoms worsened after returning to rooms following recent bed‑bug fumigation.
  • Guests say the hostel kept taking bookings without warnings, later restricted reviews and comments, and requests to booking platforms for delisting have gone unanswered.