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Two Tourists Die in Sri Lanka After Possible Pesticide Exposure in Hostel

British influencer Ebony McIntosh and German tourist Nadine Raguse fell ill and died hours after hospitalization; police investigate pesticide poisoning linked to fumigation.

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British influencer Ebony McIntosh died at the age of 24 while vacationing in Sri Lanka.

Overview

  • Ebony McIntosh, a 24-year-old British influencer, and Nadine Raguse, a 27-year-old German tourist, died after falling ill at the Miracle Colombo City Hostel in Sri Lanka.
  • Both women experienced vomiting, nausea, and breathing difficulties before being rushed to a hospital, where they passed away within hours.
  • Local police are investigating the possibility of chemical poisoning, as a hostel room was fumigated with phosphine, a deadly pesticide, days before the incident.
  • The hostel has been shut down by authorities pending further investigation, and post-mortem examinations are scheduled to determine the cause of death.
  • McIntosh's family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover the costs of repatriating her body to the UK, raising over £44,000 so far.