Penny Wong, Australia's foreign minister, confirmed that Bianca Jones, 19, had died after consuming a tainted drink in Laos, revealing the dangers of methanol poisoning.
The State Department reported an American tourist had died in Vang Vieng, amid concerns over methanol-laced alcoholic beverages, raising alarms for travelers in the region.
Methanol, commonly found in industrial products, has been linked to severe health risks when ingested in place of ethanol, especially in countries with lax regulations.
As health officials investigate, multiple cases of suspected methanol poisoning highlight the importance of cautious consumption of local alcoholic drinks by travelers.
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