Holly Bowles, 19, died on Friday. Her friend woman Bianca Jones, also 19, died on Thursday.
Six people have now died, including a 28-year-old British woman, two Danish women, an American man and Jones and Bowles.
The owner of a backpacker hostel where two young Australian teenagers were staying before they fell violently ill after allegedly consuming a poisoned cocktail has been detained by police for questioning in Laos.
“It is with broken hearts and we are so sad to say that our beautiful girl Holly is now at peace,” Bowles’ family said in a statement late on Friday.
“We would like to thank everyone from back home, in Canada and around the world for the love and support that Holly and our family have received.”
Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles have died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning event in Laos.
The two friends had allegedly drank some alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol. Several other international tourists were also sickened, with the death toll now at five.
It’s understood that the owner of the Nana Backpacker Hostel where the two friends had been staying was detained on Friday for questioning by police in Laos, according to the ABC.
The two Aussies are believed to have started their night with free drinks at the hostel before heading out to other bars.
The ABC reports the hostel previously claimed the drinks in question did not come from its bar.
The family of Jones confirmed her death on Thursday.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news that our beloved daughter and sister, Bianca Jones, has passed away,” they said in a statement.
“She was surrounded by love, and we are comforted by the knowledge that her incredible spirit touched so many lives during her time with us.
“We want to express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support, love and prayers we’ve received from across Australia.
“The kindness shown to our family during this unimaginable time has been truly humbling.
