Aussie Teen Bianca Jones Becomes 4th Victim To Die From Suspected Methanol Poisoning | 10 News First

[@franopavlovic3991]

I travelled all through asia and europe in the early 2000s. The rule my mates and I had was, if it's not in a can or sealed bottle, don't drink it.

[@Taecoconut]

@@franopavlovic3991 yup. That was my parents’ rule.

[@lostyogi8712]

It can happen from bottles too. They keep bottles and fill them and sell them.

[@diablotry5154]

​@@lostyogi8712"sealed bottle" Most people aren't going to do that (street vendors)

[@lostyogi8712]

@@diablotry5154 yes they re-seal them and it happens. Those countries save the bottles after people have purchased them and drank them and they re-fill them. I’m surprised you all find this a ridiculous notion.

[@diablotry5154]

@@lostyogi8712 Street vendors mate

[@Themata]

Poisoning people is murder

[@nikita360bmx]

Is it🤔

[@liamgross7217]

@@nikita360bmx yes it is.

[@Nazz1967]

@@nikita360bmx UMM YES

[@Professor__S]

Yes.. alcohol kills 3 million people per year worldwide. And I guarantee you those numbers are botched, numbers are most likely higher.

[@jakeyt8462]

Really?!?!?!?

[@BlueNeahno]

If countries like Laos and others turn a blind eye to this blatant poisoning of our young then our departments of foreign affairs should list these places as definite no go zones.Tourism …as a guest to your country should come with strong responsibilities.Condolences to their families..so sad we feel your grief.

[@Taecoconut]

It’s been like this since forever - we just haven’t really tuned into it as we used to.

[@justincarter1950]

Well they haven't in 30 years of this happening regularly, so don't hold your breath.

[@rileyshotton9932]

Grew up always being told never drink the spirits in these types of countries for this reason, its not something new

[@Dudechatayerm]

I saw many people choose to go to terrible economic countries as Laos or Cambodia after Thailand. Because they think they are same but actually those are historical and inaccessible facts.

[@haha-eg8fj]

Just be vigilant when traveling in those countries.

[@michaelraymond-jones4008]

Im a distiller . There is no way nessisary that methanol would be introduced back into the distilate.. this is fucking absurd. This is iether murder or some dumb fuck who knows nothing about distilling and had taken lives ....im so angry. This must be avenged.

[@putnamehereholdmadoodle]

Agree

[@TheOne23_]

Avenged? That’s not going to help anyone…

[@michaelraymond-jones4008]

@TheOne23_ yeah your right. i guess i let my emotions dictate my text....but justice rather needs to be served . I stand by that . 💯

[@michaelraymond-jones4008]

@TheOne23_ my daughter will be that age soon. I guess it's the dad in me that drives those responses. But your 100% . More loss and damage wont bring them back.

[@TheOne23_]

@@michaelraymond-jones4008 Yes justice is what is needed. Avenging, or an eye for an eye is what has got this world into the situation it is in now :(

[@plaszid1]

Here’s my question, has anybody been arrested? How has this happened in the first place?

[@balticstain7150]

This story should be making authorities absolutely furious that places can get away with this sort thing....

[@justincarter1950]

It's been going on for 30 years that I know, you don't see the locals in those countries drinking cocktails

[@Tony-eb5kh]

@@balticstain7150 have you ever heard about face in these Asian countries? Not gunna happen sorry to say.

[@Mexxx65]

@@justincarter1950 Tourist hatred.

[@rm6330]

@@Mexxx65 🤡

[@sueq8862]

I am so, so, so, sorry for the families loss. May the wonderful memories you have of Bianca get you through this sad time. Rest in peace beautiful Bianca. Praying for Holly.

[@NowinLao]

Such a tragedy, so sad and yet it confuses me why this happened in Laos. Rice whiskey, which produces Ethanol (the safe alcohol) is dirt cheap to make in Laos. I don't understand why anybody would be deliberately purchasing Methanol to add to drinks when the local whiskey is so cheap and safe to drink.. unless it was deliberate. Lao Lao (rice whiskey) is cheaper than methylated spirits here.. If it was from the local brew this would be an everyday occurrence as anybody is allowed to make whiskey. Young people have been traveling to and partying in Vang Vieng for many years consuming free drinks and more, and methanol poisoning has never been an issue here. Yes, back in 2013 a lot of party bars were closed down on the river due to intoxicated drownings, but not because of methanol. There's more to this than we currently know. My condolences to all families involved 🙏

[@hardmcshaft7931]

It's not that. When distilling alcohol anything lower the 82% is methanol. They just not checking the temperature. No quality control

[@protercool8474]

As above, it's not an intentional addition. You're meant to dispose of the first pour after a distillation as it may contain methanol, it's a matter of cutting corners and being careless.

[@heytam7162]

@@hardmcshaft7931surely more people would have been affected, do you think so ?

[@NowinLao]

@@heytam7162 People have been partying hard in Vang Vieng for decades.. then out of nowhere, this incident. I don't believe it's accidental or from cutting corners. Like you stated, if it was it would be happening more often.

[@eloschk]

​@@NowinLaohundreds of people die every year because of this, this isn't new. Look it up. Just because you never heard about it doesn't mean if wasn't happening.

[@natty2760]

The cheap alcohol drink that made of chemical-grade methanol. The local people in Thailand also die and be blind from drinking this kind of drink.

[@jl4260]

Justice must be served! It is unfathomable, disgraceful and so bloody unfair. I am so enraged and upset by this. These girls (as well as the American and Danish nationals) did NOT deserve this. What a senseless tragedy. Someone needs to be held accountable!

[@superdoodle7668]

Impossible when in these Asian countries the locals drink the same very drinks the victims consumed, it’s a local concoction around all Asian countries. Very deadly to those that have not built a tolerance to the drink… I’ve had those drinks in Vietnam but I’m a very large male and my liver was able to handle it

[@Theimmortal94]

I bet your over it already 😆

[@Simcitywok]

Sadly the responsibility lies with the person who drank the drink. These are the risks of choosing $0.50 drinks in Cambodia

[@superdoodle7668]

@@Simcitywok yep the locals can drink that drink like it’s water so it’s truly an unfortunate situation

[@bzemitis]

So heartbreaking. My prayers to this beautiful girl’s family 🙏🏻

[@nadenesmith7440]

As a parent, this breaks my heart. 😢 Another beautiful angel in heaven. 🙏🏼

[@peterfoenander6234]

If she is in heaven then why does it break u heart . Also how do u know drinking alcholol can get u into heaven . I might want to try this theory of yours. If I get there I will come back and let u know. 😂😂

[@heyitsthatmoviedude1627]

I don't hear these being said enough these days, but it used to be common pratice in schools, homes, via conversations with friends, and even strangers, to make sure you keep to the following: - NEVER leave your drink alone no matter the Country, house, or gym that you travel to - OR, the old saying of; "if it's not sealed, don't drink it". - NEVER let anyone else pour your drinks, no matter how well you think you know them and no matter the gender... unless they're a licensed professional behind the bar or cafe counter. - NEVER keep your bottle unsealed if you go somewhere with a sealable bottle. - NEVER leave your friends to fend for themselves (or vise versa) if you or they are in unfamiliar territory. - ALWAYS make sure atleast 2 people know where you are. You can do this via a text message, a FB message, a phone call, or a hand written note. These guidelines aren't bulletproof and they aren't saying you should be paranoid about any and everyone around you, but it's better than you or your loved ones around you, being completely oblivious. These rules could help save you or those you love.

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

Not spiked. Poorly distilled spirits will often contain methanol. That's why distillers are licensed in Australia.

[@vandalcreed]

Licenced don't mean squat. Plenty of people are licenced to drive a car and there are deaths anyway. I'd say it's its the culture of respect towards another human that our country endorses is the real difference.

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

@vandalcreed NO, it's the information about the risks of distilling that you must know to obtain a licence that separates us. If you can't complete the tests for safe distilling you can't get a licence. Manufacturing distilled drinks unlicensed carriers huge penalties. Australians have no monopoly on social compassion. In the end is about $$$$

[@vandalcreed]

@Hotwire_RCTrix you don't need an accreditation for that, you just need an education.

[@octavia.n]

What’s the point of this news story? Methanol poisoning in 3rd world tourist destinations is common place - why is the PM talking about it with no proposed repercussions for the countries where this happens? Take some action, or keep it out of parliament

[@cilm6546]

The point is to bring awareness to it, believe it or not, there are people who don’t know these things are happening. Also it’s a reminder for young Aussies to be cautious and take care while in those places. It’s also pretty standard practice to report on situations involving fellow Australians abroad. Very standard practice. This one just so happens to be a tragic story.

[@roadaus]

What’s the point of your comment? Why are you talking about this without proposed news to report on? Send in new stories to report on the news or keep out of KZbin comment sections!!! you sound like the type of person that wakes up and looks for ways to complain

[@YoungYazz16]

RIP BIANCA...so sorry this happened to you

[@Anna-yi7vu]

RIP Bianca. 🙏 Praying Holly gets better! ❤

[@kerri-lynbryant293]

Yes.

[@shanpaulyahanpath5814]

RIP 🙏😢 Prayers and condolences to the family

[@rolandtroxler5848]

This is so sad, it breaks my heart, I feel for her. How can people be so cruel?

[@MomoPearls]

This is heartbreaking, so young… prayers for her family ❤ and for Holly to pull through ❤

[@alexg3348]

RIP young lady. Gone far too soon.

[@CoachMummy]

Absolutely tragic. My heart goes out to Bianca’s family. 💔

[@Ambrolite]

wouldn't a whole lot of people at the place have been hospitalized or killed?

[@CoachMummy]

There were quite a few people effected

[@cliffecliffe8358]

There is.Read​@@CoachMummy

[@MaydayKeeper]

This happens all the time, people just didn't care because they weren't teenagers that are conventionally "attractive" Every other year this is on the radio i can recall about of years ago it was Bali which had the big issue that there were PSA's sent out

[@JimmiAlli]

Why are they putting methanol in the drinks? I realise it’s cheaper, but don’t they face criminal charges?

[@justanotherguy2219]

Criminal charges will be much harder to prosecute and prove in these countries. Especially if its wide spread

[@BCulles]

Methanol in large doses blinds/ intoxicates you and makes you easy to abduct or rob - this was targeted criminal act. Nobody gets charged since most people at the bar including police are payed off or are in on it

[@MaydayKeeper]

Methanol is a byproduct of distillation, it's what comes out during the start and end of the process on this could be up to the heads could be upto 30% of the whole batch which includes acetone and methanol on large batches imagine 100L that's 30 liters of "alcohol" you need to throw away, it's poisonous but uneducated people from these countries cut corners and add it back to the alcohol (Ethanol) to have "more" end product.

[@NickDolliver]

It's a byproduct of alcohol production, but if done incorrectly, it can be deadly. Normally, you would remove it, but in this case, whoever made the drink either deliberately or accidentally left it in.

[@designabeej]

So what’s happening to the people & place that served these drinks?

[@lw2897]

About 2 minutes in they said 2 Americans died in loas that same night form methanol poisoning

[@justanotherguy2219]

​@lw2897 that means nothing, is there any retribution to those who supplied the drinks?

[@yoitswavvy]

@@justanotherguy2219 probably not, i heard the police system over there is corrupt. they'll probably end up just paying the police off

[@designabeej]

@@lw2897 exactly! What are the Laos police & government doing about these killings??? Laos relies heavily on tourism…they need to be proactive & go after the people serving this stuff!

[@GayleWright-d7p]

Such a Tragedy So young and taken far to soon I am so sorry to hear about this , My sincerest condolences to the family loved ones and school friends I really feel your loss Simply Heartbreaking .

[@maxnuur-fm7dd]

Simply???

[@affinityxs]

This is why my parents tell me to always be careful when I go out to drink

[@emberho3426]

Why do you need to drink, when you go out?

[@KoreenaHallissey]

How sad, those people should be accountable for their actions. How many more lives are they going to take, before the matter is dealt with. Shame on them. My heart goes out to the families . ❤

[@nevillewaye2327]

My heart goes out to her family and friends

[@TheVanguard333]

RIP Young Lady ❤❤❤ Forever 19. And much luv to her family

[@funcool32]

Just devastating... this is so wrong!

[@hamesparde9888]

I wouldn't really call it spiking. It sounds like they were trying to save money (I mean whoever sold the alcohol.) Is that really "spiking"?

[@BradGTR]

wouldn’t there be more deaths if this wasn’t a spiking incident ?

[@NowinLao]

The local whiskey is cheaper than methylated spirits here. There is no cheaper way to save money.

[@nickiec36]

It's a poison.

[@testicool013]

If you don’t know what you are doing when you distill your own whiskey then this is what happens

[@hamesparde9888]

@@testicool013 You'd think they'd test it out. I guess not though. Or at least not enough.

[@Awhina-Lee]

So sad. If it happened here in Australia authorities would be all over it. Better to avoid those countries.

[@Bevtone]

Lol! "Avoid those countries" yeah because tragic events don't occur in every country, just "those" don't be a fool

[@myday2704]

Stories like this make me concerned for young people travelling to asian countries. Perhaps she should have gone to the Gold Coast instead it would have been safer.

[@Taecoconut]

Honestly it’s cos they were back packing in hostels. The word hostel means something different to us here in Australia than it does in third world countries in Asia. I wouldn’t backpack or stay in a hostel in a third world country

[@Boooney]

Hundreds of thousands of people have travelled to these countries, something like this happening is a freak occurrence, it is fucked up; but I've travelled through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos with no issues.

[@Keyrose-my3xr]

​@Boooney dude, this has been happening for years🤦‍♀️

[@Enterthedragon-ye6om]

Laos is probably the last of the list for any travellers. Anyway just follow the laws and avoid any toxic drinks n foods then you will be fine

[@Taecoconut]

@ like over 40 years

[@shyamchabra5355]

Don't drink at all......not alcohol anyway! But try telling Aussies that!

[@vfisher86]

Try telling most of the world that

[@pigdog1971]

You'd be the life of the party.😅

[@Bahjathaddad]

It's sad that most people think that they have to drink to enjoy life.

[@Bahjathaddad]

@@pigdog1971 I rarely drink because I live a healthy lifestyle and alcohol is a poison. Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance, that's what science says.

[@jameswatson5807]

@@Bahjathaddad When I found out alcohol was poison in high school in chemistry I was confused why people drink it.

[@TomTurcic-g8j]

This is exactly why l don't go to Bali or Thailand. Not worth the risk. Spend an extra $3k and go to Europe where you will have a much better chance of coming back home alive!

[@Star_07835]

Or travel Australia

[@hojihoji9517]

But.. this incident happened in Laos, and she was sent to a Thai hospital in Bangkok. Why are you talking about Bali and Thailand ???

[@EV-qo1kj]

@@hojihoji9517because those 2 places mentioned is equally bad if not worst than laos.

[@thelarrior]

@@EV-qo1kj how tf you come to that conclusion

[@TaipanPete]

​@@thelarriorI think most people would agree... they're all in the same ball park

[@mssuziquzi]

Heartbroken to hear the news tonight. Someone has to be found accountable.😡

[@babayaga489]

Everybody needs to be aware of this, not just women. The world is not safe anymore….

[@alexdebruin7454]

the world has never been safe

[@KanyeWest2024]

Very well known issue in Asian countries, was taught at young age to not drink any alcohol in Asia that doesn’t come in a prepackaged sealed bottle/can

[@babayaga489]

@@KanyeWest2024 I hung out in SE Asia for years, both working and holidaying and never had a problem. If I drank alcohol it was always from a sealed bottle but I wasn’t there to get wasted and post on social media. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@KanyeWest2024]

@@babayaga489 correct that’s exactly what I said, sealed bottles never post mixed drinks

[@emberho3426]

@@KanyeWest2024 Not drink alcohol at all

[@maxcarusoshorts]

This is so unbelievably sad. Rip🙏

[@merina8989]

The police over there never do anything about it, they dont care. Its not the first time. People should boycote the place if they think tourists are disposable.

[@Bondgirl73]

This is so tragic. My heart breaks for this beautiful young woman and her friend. Sincerest condolences to family and friends. 😞🙏🌷 RIP Bianca. There must be Justice for all these young people murdered by whomever serves them this poison. 😡

[@glorialainez9689]

How sad my condolences to The family 😔

[@aussiegreek4993]

I’d never holiday in a 3rd world country.

[@matiasfernandez149]

Please never go there 👍

[@jennyolsen627]

I am sorry for your loss 😢❤

[@JunixKuizon]

Crazy way to go out. RIP.

[@stephanguitar9778]

Very sad and a waste of worthwhile human life. This has happened in several places where lots of younger people go on holiday. I remember this specifically in Ios Greece, where they conjured up a batch of homemade alcohol, gave it different flavours, and then sold it in cheap cocktails.

[@Ghost_-bj4xn]

Oh Bianca mate , forever young forever beautiful . Rest in peace my mate x

[@mechelledecosta-mb9lc]

My heart goes out to all the families of the tragic passing of these beautifully young people, they were just living the dream of travel and adventures, taken way to soon 😢

[@SunZoo-h8r]

It was not laced with methanol. It is poor distilling procedures. Absolutely can happen anywhere when you are not aware of what you are doing when distilling spirits. To drink methanol knowingly is madness. Proper distilling methods result in a superior product that many have enjoyed for thousands of years.

[@ManaBlack208]

OK and you know this becoz

[@GGLD888]

Theres nothing that can stop it. Saying educate yourselves to stop it from happening is so tone deaf i cant even say what i really want to say

[@kathdavies1220]

Is someone going to be charged?

[@krispynachos9980]

Doubt it, she's not a celeb. The elites won't care.

[@paulreichelt1259]

Id bet not , they will all lie lile Asians usually do.

[@cursedaccount6067]

if you think Laos police are competent enough to even find the suspects you are dead wrong 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@TITAN-us2ej]

They will get away. It's a corrupt third world country

[@arlakay1]

Corruption is rife in SEA. Plus they are incompetent.

[@kerri-lynbryant293]

RIP Bianca. ❤ Prayers for your family xx

[@1Mutton1]

Lots of Australians die over seas. Why do these poor ladies get a special mention from albo and penny?

[@BG-ir1ii]

Many young Aussies unfortunately make poor decisions in life.

[@kerri-lynbryant293]

Tragic. Prayers ❤️ for these families 🙏

[@water4sure]

When you travel overseas to conservative countries dress modestly so you don’t draw attention to yourselves. Not implying that this is the cause,but it could help prevent these tragedies.

[@Dudechatayerm]

As a Thai people, that’s why I have no idea to recommend people to go to Laos. Even Thailand and Laos speak same language except accent.😢 RIP.

[@ribbonblue9868]

Thailand has also had an incident like this once, but no foreigners died. It's good that they should be careful.

[@skindiver2]

Sending love from all Australians This is just so tragic

[@mauriceukaegbu620]

This is so painful. From merry to sorry. RIP Bianca.

[@shilpidatta4110]

I m so so so sad.

[@marypentecost1296]

Healing Light, Prayers and LOVE To All Of The Victim's, Their Family's And All Who LOVE Them 💖💝💞 LOVE Is Eternal.

[@KenzoTenmaM]

We as a society need to cut alcohol out of our culture. We will be so much happier if we develop a tea culture over alcohol culture.

[@michaelminnikin4265]

But I like coffee😢

[@C509NorthernTerritory]

No

[@SadaqaJariyaaaa]

Islam doesn’t allow drinking alcohol

[@KenzoTenmaM]

@@SadaqaJariyaaaa Yes I really respect that.

[@GeeZeusJnrGTBond63]

Prayers for Holly...Power in Prayer✝✝

[@noelinerenwick5347]

I dont see why people go to Bali, dirty and unsafe place with smelting hot weather

[@Random.aussie.1]

So sad man .

[@iamahappybordercollie7597]

Terrible. The worst part is this olso happened before in the same part of Asia to Australians. Our thoughts are with the families

[@Kvtin98]

Rest in peace sweet girl, may your family find comfort someday.

[@chriswest5906]

😢 this is so sad 😢😭 I feel so sorry for the poor girl and the agony her family and friends must be going through ☹️

[@waynehewett4017]

They warn you never take your eyes off your drinks

[@Skator8838]

So sad, If you are in Thailand Bali or India for God's sake do not drink anything that has to be mixed for you. Can or bottled beverages only and only if you have open it yourself or have eyes on the opening of that can or bottle. Even in these cases if you are in any of these locations the risk is still present. Thoughts and prayers are with the families of these 2 young women. Absolutely heartbreaking

[@rosalynm.6746]

it happened in Laos. dont include Thailand, Bali, or India

[@bencarpenter3785]

Ohhh nooo😢😢

[@donniebyrne1584]

This is just shocking. Rip to such a beautiful girl.

[@shirleydowd7102]

Beauiful young people full of bright light future gone bless their friends and family's

[@TaminOZZ]

Terrible justice for victims and family is needed!

[@juliusdades1426]

Happens in South East Asian countries all the time. Laws are weak in SEA. It's always a high risk eating and drinking at this locations. Let this be a lesson learnt to all families.

[@marvelfan8996]

Rest in peace😢

[@vanjansensilver]

my heart cries out.

[@Bairsan-nc8cc]

I am Laos, I am also so sorry 🙏 🙏 🙏 for this case incident 😭😭😭 I would like to express My condolences to her and her family May Her soul rest in peace . I offered a moment of silence for Her …

[@71PictureLane]

R.I.P. young lady. ☮️💛

[@Truthseeker371]

Laos is now getting bad reputation for backpacking. It used to be Cambodia and Thailand. Australia also has spiking problems a lot.

[@margaretbuckley2624]

So very sad r.i.p.

[@Wottymotty]

This is why I don’t drink and never have ! And nor do I go into bars

[@roberto0561]

You haven’t even begun to live your life

[@tomop5603]

​@@roberto0561 each to their own mate... I've had a best mate since early school years pass away because of miss-use of alcohol and other good people I've met in alcohol related accidents. You drink, you drink.... if you don't, you don't... simple

[@raliloma]

Going on holidays trying different cuisine and there's much more to do than drinking and some even die when taking drugs. Avoid drinking and drugs..

[@ManaBlack208]

​@raliloma Yeah they like to poison people's food too

[@harryjones5347]

People are so terrible, rest in peace.

[@djkickmycobra5557]

This is sad

[@felroberto]

One of the things that put me off from travelling is health risk and finding wicked people.

[@HAT20009]

Heartbreaking

[@zee1unknown171]

Don’t drink but if I did wouldn’t be from a random joint

[@josephhuang1163]

Oh no! This is so horrible. The world is such an awful place.

[@Remixbiysteav]

Truly tragic, I hope the family get their justice. Unfortunately it only takes 4mL of methanol to take life. Please be careful people!

[@redfairmont]

It's not "laced" with methanol. When they make the alcohol they don't remove the first x amount, the first x amount that comes out is the methanol, it's not that it's being mixed in, it's not being removed. If it's not in a can or a bottle don't drink it, these people don't know what they're doing, it's not worth the risk.

[@jerryscanas]

Goodness me, sorry to hear this.

[@shanebruce1126]

That's so sad!!

[@sadesade9505]

So who is going to be held accountable, this is murder😢😮

[@anthonyweeding9561]

And what will happen ❓️nothing ,like the many previous deaths..Dont go there

[@suzimaynard2171]

Rest In Peace deepest condolences

[@gabriellemateljan7765]

So sad…. I feel for the families who must be experiencing extreme pain.I had never heard of methanol. 😢

[@kezza8099]

Rest in peace, Bianca 🙏

[@globaltripping3654]

And what are the authorities doing about it???

[@Adrian-me4qz]

This is so sad :(

[@Leebo13]

My main emotions from this aren't so much sadness, but worry because this may just be the tip of the iceberg and the extent of the problem may be far deeper than we could even fathom.

[@RobertBailey-o6h]

So sad so young