British Tourist Dies in Sri Lanka After Hostel Fumigation

Travel influencer Ebony McIntosh, 24, tragically died in a Sri Lankan hospital after experiencing severe health issues during her dream holiday. She had been staying at the Miracle Colombo City hostel, which was reportedly fumigated for bed bugs shortly before her hospitalization on February 1. Her family has described the situation as a 'nightmare,' and they are fundraising to bring her body back to the UK. Several other guests at the hostel also reported similar symptoms, prompting local authorities to investigate the incident. The exact cause of Ebony's death has not yet been confirmed, and her body will not be released until a post-mortem examination is completed. Tributes have flooded in for Ebony, with her sister expressing heartbreak over the loss of a 'beautiful soul' who had planned her adventure for months.