Brit hospitalised in Zante after taking spiked drinks
A British tourist is in hospital in Greece with kidney failure and blindness after reportedly consuming cheap alcohol.
The Greek press says Hannah Powell, 20, suffered methanol poisoning from spiked drinks on Zakynthos (Zante) seven days ago.
Hannah had been drinking cocktails with friends in Laganas before going to bed, sleeping for 48 hours and waking up unable to see, according to reports.
Her condition is believed to have improved, although it is uncertain whether her kidneys or her sight will fully return to normal, however.
Spiked drinks, or bombes, are served in some bars and clubs in Athens and resorts known for partying – such as those on Zakynthos – have had problems in the past, according to the Mail on Sunday.
The newspaper quotes Dr Dimitris Goumenos, head of the kidney clinic at the University Hospital, Patra, saying: "When she came in Hannah was on the verge of being blind.
"The problem was much more serious than just a plain methanol poisoning.
"Her parents wanted to take her home to Britain this weekend, but I would not be happy for her to travel on a plane until much later in the week, depending on her condition."
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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