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British traveler goes blind after consuming methanol-laced alcohol in Laos, raising safety concerns.
Calum Macdonald, a 23-year-old British man, went blind after drinking contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos.
The alcohol contained methanol, which is more toxic than ethanol and can cause severe poisoning, including blindness.
Macdonald is now working with other affected families to raise awareness about methanol poisoning, especially among students planning gap years.
He advises avoiding free drinks and spirits while traveling in affected areas.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is working to increase awareness of the dangers.
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Un viajero británico se vuelve ciego después de consumir alcohol mezclado con metanol en Laos, lo que plantea preocupaciones de seguridad.