I SAW A KALEIDOSCOPIC LIGHT BEFORE GOING BLIND, SAYS SURVIVOR OF LAOS METHANOL POISONING
✍️ A group of tourists, including Calum Macdonald, fell victim to methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos, after consuming contaminated drinks at a hostel. Calum is now blind and is working with families of other victims to raise awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning.
👉 Methanol poisoning is a serious problem in South East Asia, where hundreds of people are poisoned each year.
👉 Contaminated drinks can cause symptoms such as dizziness, tiredness, headaches, and nausea, which can be mistaken for a normal hangover.
👉 If left untreated, methanol poisoning can lead to total blindness, seizures, and even death.
👉 The Foreign Office is working with local authorities and the travel industry to tackle the issue.
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