Following the tragic death of Simone White from methanol poisoning while traveling in Laos, her family is advocating for increased education on the dangers of consuming bootleg alcohol abroad. The 28-year-old, along with five others, died after ingesting contaminated shots at a hostel. Dartford MP Jim Dickson has called for the government to enhance awareness efforts among young travelers, particularly on the risks associated with unregulated alcohol. The family, joined by others affected by similar incidents, seeks to prevent future tragedies through better education and government intervention.
Amanda Dennis emphasized the family's commitment to preventing future tragedies, stating, "You can't have any more young people losing their lives unnecessarily... It's got to stop."
MP Jim Dickson articulated the need for awareness, saying, "I want the Foreign Office website to be very, very clear about the risk of bootleg alcohol in certain countries."
Catherine West recognized the tragedy, highlighting, "The government was acting in response to the tragic losses... and we thank Simone's family for raising the profile of the issue."
Amanda Dennis reflected on Simone's vibrant life, noting, "She was very well educated... and well-travelled. She was a lovely young lady, who had a lot more to live for."
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