Six tourists — including an unnamed American man — have now reportedly died in Laos after drinking alcohol that authorities suspect was tainted with methanol.
On Friday, Nov. 22, the family of 19-year-old Australian, Holly Bowles, released a statement confirming the teenager had died after being on life support in a Bangkok hospital, per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
The statement, which was also published by the Associated Press, read: “We are so sad to say that our beautiful girl Holly is now at peace.”
“We find comfort and solace in knowing that Holly brought so much joy and happiness to so many people,” the family added.
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