Australia warns of alcohol risks after 7 tourists including 4 Australians hospitalised in Fiji |N18G
Seven tourists, including four Australians, were hospitalized in Fiji after suspected alcohol poisoning at the Warwick Fiji Resort on the south coast of Viti Levu island. The tourists became ill after drinking a cocktail, and an investigation is ongoing by the resort, Fijian Health Ministry, and police. The Australian government expressed concern over the incident and offered consular assistance to the affected Australians. This comes a month after two Australian teenagers died from consuming contaminated alcohol in Laos. As a result, the Australian government updated its travel advisory for Fiji, warning travelers about the dangers of drink spiking and alcohol poisoning. Australians were urged to be vigilant when consuming drinks, not leaving them unattended, and to seek urgent medical help if they suspect something is wrong. The government also emphasized the importance of being alert to such risks while traveling. The incident highlights ongoing concerns over alcohol safety in popular tourist destinations.