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On Phuket: New Zealand tourist found lifeless in hotel room!
A 47-year-old New Zealand tourist was found lifeless in her hotel room on Phuket. Investigations are ongoing.
On Phuket: New Zealand tourist found lifeless in hotel room!
In a tragic incident on Phuket on October 27, a 47-year-old tourist from New Zealand was found lifeless in her hotel room in Kata Beach. The police were alerted at 2:45 p.m. after hotel staff responded to a companion's request for help. The German, a 49-year-old tourist, had a terrible sight when he saw the woman no longer breathing. Unfortunately, attempts by rescue workers to resuscitate her were unsuccessful. Thailandsun reports, that the Karon police have already started an investigation.
Forensic investigators and a doctor were called directly to the crime scene. The woman was found without any visible signs of violence. The first analyzes showed a risk from alcohol and prescription drugs. Several medications, including antidepressants, as well as alcohol were found in the hotel room. The German stated that they had previously consumed alcohol in a bar before returning to the hotel at around 1am.
Investigations and warnings
The estimated time of death is between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m., 8 to 10 hours before the discovery. Police officials have ruled out violence or foul play while the case remains under investigation. Meanwhile, police and the hotel industry have warned about the risks of excessive drug and alcohol consumption, particularly when taking antidepressants or sleeping pills. These warnings are consistent with the findings of the World Health Organization, who discovered that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is classified as toxic, psychoactive and addictive and is a risk factor for various types of cancer. Any alcoholic drink poses a risk of cancer and there are strong warnings against trivializing its consumption. A health risk has been identified, particularly with light to moderate consumption. The WHO emphasizes that even minimal consumption carries the risk of contributing to the development of diseases.
Given these developments, it is important to be aware of the dangers that alcohol consumption can pose in conjunction with certain medications. It remains to be seen how the investigation in this case progresses and what further information comes to light.