Influencer and fiancé die of suspected methanol poisoning in Vietnam

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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.

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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.

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