The Project

Episodes
Video Extras
Watch 10 LIVEArticles
More
Back

Methanol Poisoning Victim Holly Bowles Farewelled In Funeral

Methanol Poisoning Victim Holly Bowles Farewelled In Funeral

Holly Bowles' friends made the unofficial dress code for the methanol poisoning victim's funeral 'a touch of pink' to pay tribute to the 19-year-old.

Almost 1000 mourners congregated in colour at Beaumaris Secondary College on Monday afternoon.

Bowles and her best friend Bianca Jones had been holidaying in Laos when they became unwell after consuming drinks in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

Bowles died in a Bangkok hospital on November 22, a day after Ms Jones died in another hospital in the Thai capital.

Acting Principal at Beaumaris Secondary College, Peter Bartlett, thanked people across Australia for their "love, support and compassion".

"Today is a profoundly significant day for our family as we come together to celebrate Holly's life," Mr Bartlett said in a statement on behalf of the Bowles' family before the service.

"Holly was loved and adored by so many people, and today is a reflection on her life, however she will remain forever in our hearts."

Both women's families have asked people to donate to the girls' GoFundMe in lieu of flowers.

The fundraiser has received more than $400,000 and was to help with the families' financial burdens before being expanded to help raise awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning.

Air Fryers Could Be Spying On Owners
NEXT STORY

Air Fryers Could Be Spying On Owners

Advertisement

Related Articles

Air Fryers Could Be Spying On Owners

Air Fryers Could Be Spying On Owners

New research has found that the popular household appliance, the air fryer, could be spying on us.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Regrets Not Invading Ukraine Sooner

Russian President Vladimir Putin Regrets Not Invading Ukraine Sooner

President Vladimir Putin says Russia should have invaded Ukraine sooner than 2022.
Group Of Flat Earthers Admit Defeat After Witnessing 24-Hour Antarctic Sun

Group Of Flat Earthers Admit Defeat After Witnessing 24-Hour Antarctic Sun

A group of ‘flat earthers’ and ‘globers’ have travelled to Antartica to settle the debate once and for all, with flat earthers admitting defeat after witnessing the 24-hour Antarctic sun.
Expert Says Showering Before Bed Helps You Sleep Better

Expert Says Showering Before Bed Helps You Sleep Better

Struggling to doze off at night? According to sleep specialist and author Olivia Arezzolo, there may be a few simple steps you can take to help improve your nighttime routine.
Bible Banned From Texas Schools Due To ‘Sexually Explicit’ Content

Bible Banned From Texas Schools Due To ‘Sexually Explicit’ Content

Bibles have been removed from school libraries, in compliance with a law passed in 2023, protecting students from sexually explicit or vulgar content.