A horrific incident has unfolded at a budget hostel in Canggu, Bali, where a young Chinese tourist lost her life and at least ten others were rushed to hospital after a suspected mass poisoning.
The hostel, which had been dealing with a bedbug infestation, has come under fire as survivors reveal harrowing details of the events.
The Victim and Her Struggle
The deceased tourist, identified only as Miss Y, collapsed with severe vomiting and chills after staying at the $9-a-night accommodation.
Her friend, Leila Li, shared the room and spent five days in intensive care fighting for her life.
Miraculously, Ms Li survived, but she learned of her friend’s death only after leaving the hospital.
Ms Li is now calling for the hostel to be shut down pending a full investigation. She claims:
“More than 20 people suffered collective poisoning, at least ten were in critical condition, and one person died.
And even now people are still checking in and getting sick there.”
Alarming Symptoms and Chaos at the Hostel
Guests first fell ill after a communal dinner on August 31.
Violent vomiting, high fevers, fainting, and collapse were reported throughout the hostel.
Many begged staff for medical help, but assistance was reportedly slow or absent.
“I managed to ask for help and got taken to a medical centre three times,” said Ms Li.
“I asked them to get a doctor for Miss Y, but I never got a reply.”
By September 2, Miss Y was found unresponsive in her room and pronounced dead.
Official records cite acute gastroenteritis and hypovolemic shock, but survivors claim tests indicated pesticide and food poisoning.
Allegations of Fumigation and Negligence
Survivors report that the hostel had been fumigated for bedbugs the night before the fatal incident, raising suspicions about chemical exposure. Ms Li explained:
“Miss Y had told me about the bedbug fumigation, having seen an adjacent room closed off.
After our hospital tests, it was confirmed as pesticide poisoning and food poisoning.”
Tourist Leslie Zhao, who checked in shortly after the initial wave of illnesses, described a similarly terrifying experience.
She fell ill in her room, fainted multiple times, and spent over seven hours vomiting before receiving medical help.
“I almost died,” Ms Zhao said. “I was taken away by ambulance, paid high medical bills, and when I came back to the hostel I did not get any apology.”
Reports of Continued Risk
Both Ms Li and Ms Zhao claim that new guests continue to fall ill, with reports coming in from Australia, Europe, and Asia.
One visitor who stayed a month later ended up in hospital fighting for her life, while another required a wheelchair to return home.
Online reviews also suggest the bedbug problem had persisted for months, with warnings posted by guests long before the tragic incident.
International Context and Calls for Action
This tragedy is not isolated. In February, two women died in Sri Lanka from suspected pesticide poisoning at a hostel that had recently been treated for an infestation.
Survivors of the Bali incident are now demanding accountability.
Both Ms Li and Ms Zhao say attempts to remove the hostel from booking platforms like Booking.com and Agoda have been ignored, and they continue to warn future travelers to avoid the property.
Awaiting Official Response
The Daily Mail has reached out to Clandestino Hostel for comment, but as of now, no official statement has been provided.
Survivors and families continue to call for a thorough investigation to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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