The dad and mom of a British lawyer who died after being poisoned with methanol in Laos have described her as a “beautiful, kind and loving daughter”.
Simone White, 28, was one in every of six people who find themselves believed to have died on account of consuming methanol-laced vodka from a bar in Vang Vieng, a resort in style with backpackers within the southeast Asian nation.
In a press release issued by Ms White’s employers, legislation agency Squire Patton Boggs, her dad and mom mentioned: “We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful, kind and loving daughter Simone.
“Simone was one in every of a form and had essentially the most great vitality and spark for all times. She was a soul who gave a lot to so many and was cherished by her household, pals and colleagues.
“Simone has been taken from us too quickly, she shall be sorely missed by her brother, grandmother and full household.
“Our hearts go out to all other families who have been affected by this terrible tragedy.”
The London legislation agency referred to as Ms White, who was from Orpington in Kent, a “talented colleague with a bright future ahead of her”, including that she shall be “sincerely missed”.
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Australian teenager Bianca Jones additionally died of suspected methanol poisoning
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Ms Jones’ greatest good friend Holly Bowles
It comes after two Australian youngsters have additionally died, in addition to two Danish ladies of their 20s and a 56-year-old US citizen.
Finest pals Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, each 19, fell ailing on 13 November following an evening out consuming with a bunch, based on Australian authorities.
Thai authorities confirmed Ms Jones died due to a “brain swelling due to high levels of methanol found in her system”.
Methanol is typically added to blended drinks as a less expensive different to alcohol however may cause extreme poisoning or dying.
Police in Laos have detained the supervisor and proprietor of the Nana Backpacker Hostel in reference to the dying of Ms White and 5 others.
No fees have been filed however workers on the hostel, which continues to be working however not accepting new visitors, confirmed the supervisor and proprietor had been amongst these taken in for questioning.
The UK Overseas Workplace mentioned it was involved with the native authorities relating to the British nationals affected.
