Father of Danish tourist shares details on fatal Laos methanol poisoning

The father of a 21-year-old Danish tourist who died from methanol poisoning in Laos in November 2024 has spoken publicly about the tragedy. Freja Vennervald Sørensen was among six foreign tourists who lost their lives after consuming contaminated alcohol while staying at a hostel in Vang Vieng. The deceased included nationals from Denmark, Australia, the United States, and Great Britain.

In an interview with Finnish outlet Iltalehti, her father, Karsten Sørensen, detailed the events leading up to his daughter's death during what was meant to be a dream trip. The mass poisoning incident sparked international concern regarding alcohol safety and unregulated spirits in popular backpacking destinations across Southeast Asia. Local authorities launched investigations following the fatalities, which drew widespread global attention.

Sources: Iltalehti