Calum Macdonald
Calum Macdonald is a 23-year-old British traveler who went blind following a severe case of methanol poisoning while on vacation in Southeast Asia. After consuming contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos, he experienced alarming symptoms that led to his sudden blindness. Calum is now actively raising awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning and advocating for clearer travel advisories from the Foreign Office to help prevent similar tragedies.
Born on Nov 01, 2001 (24 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Calum Macdonald, who had been backpacking in Laos when he fell victim to methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng and went blind.
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Hungary:
Calum MacDonald became a victim of the mass methanol poisoning in Laos in November 2024.
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Panama:
Calum is a survivor of a mass methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng.
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United Kingdom:
Calum is now blind and telling his story for the first time after being a victim of a mass methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng.
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