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Second Australian Backpacker Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos

A second Australian teen, Holly Bowles, has died from methanol poisoning in Laos, following the death of her friend Bianca Jones. The two were on a backpacking trip when they consumed contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng. Additional casualties include a British woman, an American man, and two Danish tourists, bringing the total death toll to six. Laos authorities have arrested the hotel manager and owner where the Australians stayed and are investigating the incident, as international warnings about travel to Laos are issued.

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