Fiji resort alcohol poisoning : A mother and daughter hospitalized after consuming suspected tainted cocktails at a Fiji resort have returned to Sydney.
Georgia Sandoe-Simpson, 19, and her mother Tanya, 49, arrived back in Australia overnight.
Meanwhile, the two other Australian women involved in the incident have been discharged from the hospital but remain in Fiji.
They are expected to return home at the earliest opportunity.
The four Australians were among seven individuals hospitalized after drinking cocktails at the Warwick Fiji resort.
According to Mai TV, the affected group, aged between 18 and 56, experienced nausea, vomiting, and neurological symptoms following the consumption of the cocktail.
The 56-year-old remained under close observation in the hospital, according to the public broadcaster.
The luxury resort at the center of the suspected alcohol poisoning incident told 9news.com.au that they are treating the matter with “utmost seriousness.”
The hotel also stated that it has reviewed its CCTV footage, and samples of the drink ingredients are believed to have been sent to Australia for analysis.
Mother and Daughter Return to Australia After Suspected Tainted Cocktails at Fiji Resort
This is a large, bustling resort with many visitors. We anticipate around 100,000 tourists in Fiji this month,” said Fiji Tourism CEO Brent Hill.
“They are understandably distressed and puzzled about how this incident could have happened.”
The government’s Smartraveller website has updated its advice for Fiji visitors, urging caution regarding “potential risks” such as drink spiking and methanol consumption.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers joined the chorus of warnings yesterday.
“If Australians are traveling, they should be very cautious about potential risks, particularly concerning drink spiking and alcohol poisoning,” he advised.
“Never leave your drinks unattended and always stay alert when your drinks are being prepared.”
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