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We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss.
In a statement, the State Department said The government of the Lao PDR has been conducting investigations to find causes of the incident and to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law
The family had always been against Hannah going on the trip and tried to persuade her out of it
Simone was one of a kind and had the most wonderful energy and spark for life
Her parents said together in an emotional tribute It is with deep sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear friend and colleague Simone White
In a statement, Ms White's law firm said I can’t say too much, I need to protect my safety. The problem is at Jaidee’s Bar. They are dangerous."
A source told The Herald Sun We are looking into the organised crime index for 2025 and Laos is a really big concern among the South Asian countries regarding criminal networks,
We had a timetable. They were controlling everything. We have to work 16 hours and we don’t have enough time to sleep. There were so many rules. If you don’t obey them, they will punish you.”
James met a scammer who had been 'sold' by gangs three times and told him The keeper told investigators the plan is to acquire a total of 50 [female tigers] for breeding, with the aim of producing 500 tigers within three years and up to 1,000 tigers in the long term,
We will] continue to support Holly and Bianca's families, just as we will continue our efforts with local authorities on investigations into this tragedy,
The government of the Lao PDR is profoundly saddened over the loss of lives of foreign tourists in Vangvieng District, Vientiane Province and expresses its sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to the families of the deceased
I heard the news, but everything is normal here,
Michael, a hotel manager told the AFP news agency on Friday Holly was the best of us. She was sweet, incredibly kind, reliable, funny, diligent, hardworking and extremely capable,
the cafe posted on Instagram The Beaumaris community is a tight knit one and we will continue to feel this loss for some time to come. Two beautiful lives lost, both with so much potential, love and spirit, leaves us both numb and without words,
the club said in the Facebook post In somewhat poignant circumstances, news of Holly’s passing came to light as our Senior playing group came together in solidarity last night. As a club, we continue to be heartened by the countless messages of support we have received,
the club said in a Facebook post on Saturday Both of these young friends were on the trip of a lifetime, a journey countless young Australians have enjoyed for generations,
I was booked in but changed my plans at the last minute - it was a decision that could have saved my life
Speaking to Metro from Laos, she said She was an absolutely lovely girl from a lovely family and we all feel desperately sad for them, it's heartbreaking
A neighbour in Orpington also told the publication My family were obviously worried and I know I have had a lucky escape
I had my eyes closed when I was walking to the toilet because I couldn't see,
