Holly Bowels Parents Samantha And Shaun Bowles Grieve the Tragic Loss of Their Daughter Holly Due To Methanol Poisoning In Laos
Holly Bowles passed away on Friday at a hospital in Bangkok with her parents by her side.
It has been established that Holly Bowles, another Australian teenager, passed away in Laos from probable methanol poisoning.
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- With her parents at her side, 19-year-old Australian Holly Bowles sadly passed away in a Bangkok hospital from what was likely methanol poisoning.
- Holly was a beloved member of the Beaumaris Sharks football club, contributing to premiership-winning teams in 2022 and 2023.
- Holly’s passing came a day after another 19-year-old Australian, Bianca Jones, passed away in a local hospital.
Her passing occurred one day after 19-year-old Bianca Jones passed away in a separate hospital in Bangkok, near her family.
Together with a dozen other visitors, the couple from Beaumaris in southeast Melbourne became unwell in Vang Vieng last week while on vacation in Laos.
In Australia, Bowles and Jones’ passing has sparked a wave of sadness, with their towns in the southeast of Melbourne coming together to help their bereaved families.
Holly Bowles’ Parents Are Mourning the loss of their daughter
Holly Bowles, 19, passed away after being kept on life support in a hospital in Bangkok, according to a statement sent by her family on Friday night.
The parents stated,
“It is with broken hearts, and we are so sad to say that our beautiful girl Holly is now at peace”
“Knowing that Holly made so many people joyful gives us peace and comfort.
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“As her parents, we were always extremely proud of Holly’s accomplishments. James had a wonderful big sister in Holly, who always looked out for him.”
“We would like to thank everyone from back home, in Canada and around the world for the love and support that Holly and our family have received.”
holly bowles was a member of Beaumaris Football Club
Holly Bowles was a 19-year-old student from the Beaumaris area in Melbourne, Australia.
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, were two highly respected members of the Beaumaris Sharks football club, have passed away.
Both girls have played on BFC premiership teams, first together in 2022 and then separately in 2023.
Moreover, Holly added another premiership in 2023 as a member of the highly regarded U18 Division 1 Girls Grand Final winning squad.
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The club expressed heartfelt condolences to their parents, friends, and extended families.
It’s been an incredibly tough week for the club, and tonight’s event is about supporting each other through this tough time,” a spokesman said.
“Particularly those girls who played with Bianca and Holly, all of whom are now playing Senior footy.”
“Our heartfelt thoughts are also with their parents Samantha and Shaun Bowles, Michelle and Mark Jones as well as their extended families and friends.”
Through their deeds and involvement in the girls’ and women’s football programs, Holly and Bianca have become cherished and highly respected members of the Beaumaris Sharks family.
The wider Sharks community is now urged to lean on each other for comfort and support.
Additional Information
- Ms. Jones and Ms. Bowles had made plans to stay at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng on November 11.
- After drinking, Ms. Jones and Ms. Bowles remained in their dorm room for 24 hours.
- At least 14 people are known to have become gravely ill as a result of the mass poisoning.
