A British man suffered blindness due to methanol poisoning while vacationing in Laos, where he and others drank tainted alcohol at a hostel offering free drinks. The incident caused the death of six individuals. Methanol, found in cleaning products and fuels, is undetectable in drinks due to its tastelessness and faint smell. The man began experiencing vision issues soon after the incident, describing a kaleidoscopic light that rendered him completely blind. These types of poisonings are prevalent in popular tourist locations, posing significant risks to travelers.
Calum Macdonald described the moments before he lost his sight after suffering from methanol poisoning, recalling a kaleidoscopic, blinding light and loss of visibility.
Macdonald was one of several tourists affected by methanol poisoning in Laos, where tainted drinks were served at a hostel, resulting in six deaths.
Methanol, often found in cleaning products and fuels, is tasteless and has a faint smell, making it undetectable in contaminated drinks, posing a risk to travelers.
Tainted alcoholic drinks led to a mass methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng, Laos, with victims unaware of the danger until it was too late.
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