Influencer and fiancé die of suspected methanol poisoning in Vietnam

Local TV

Greta Marie Otteson, aged 33, and Arno Els Quinton, aged 36, died on Boxing Day in Vietnam. Methanol, which is a highly toxic chemical often found in antifreeze or counterfeit alcohol, can cause severe health issues if ingested.

Transcript

00:00A British influencer and her fiancé have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Vietnam

00:07from what is thought to be from homemade limoncello.

00:10Greta Marie Otteson, aged 33, and Arnaud Els Quinton, aged 36, died on Boxing Day in Vietnam.

00:17Methanol, which is a highly toxic chemical often found in antifreeze or counterfeit alcohol,

00:22can cause severe health issues if ingested.

00:25This news comes as methanol poisoning incidents are growing in concern in Southeast Asia where

00:30counterfeit alcohol is sometimes sold.

00:33It was reported that earlier in 2024, 33 people died from methanol poisoning in Istanbul.

00:39A close friend of the couple posted a tribute to them on social media, highlighting the

00:44love the couple had for one another.

Category

Transcript

Be the first to comment

Recommended