Sri Lanka investigates deaths of two tourists after hostel fumigation

Sri Lankan authorities are investigating the deaths of two foreign tourists, Ebony McIntosh from the UK and Nadine Raguse from Germany, who reportedly died from suspected pesticide poisoning after their hostel was fumigated. They fell ill with symptoms such as vomiting and difficulty breathing shortly after arriving at the Miracle Colombo City hostel. McIntosh died on February 2 and Raguse on February 3, while a German man remains hospitalized. The hostel has since been closed pending the investigation, which aims to determine the exact cause of the deaths and whether safety protocols for pesticide use were violated. McIntosh's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with travel expenses and expressed their deep sorrow over her unexpected passing. This tragic incident has raised significant concerns regarding the safety measures in place for pesticide application in hospitality settings.