The grandfather and father of two Australian women who fell sick from suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji has confirmed the pair are headed back home.
David Sandoe feared the worst when his daughter Tanya Sandoe-Simpson, 49, and granddaughter Georgia, 19, were hospitalised after consuming cocktails at the five-star resort.
He told ABC the mother and daughter have been medically cleared to travel home to Sydney after their tropical holiday turned into a nightmare.
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"They are very well considering what they've been through, they are currently sitting in the lounge at the airport ready to board the plane home, thank goodness," he said.
Sandoe said the two were on a "mother-daughter break" and were enjoying themselves before being struck down with a mystery illness.
Tanya and Georgia, along with several others, had enjoyed a pina colada cocktail at the Warwick Fiji Resort before falling ill, he said.
"There was a group of them in the lounge of this resort and they had similar cocktail and unfortunately, seven people came down with the symptoms that have been talked about," Sandoe said.
The two are scheduled to fly home tonight.
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The luxury hotel at the centre of the suspected alcohol poisoning incident told 9news.com.au that they are taking the matter "very seriously."
At least four Australians, including Tanya and Georgia, are believed to have been poisoned after drinking cocktails at Warwick Fiji Resort on Saturday.
Local health officials reported that seven guests were taken to Sigatoka Hospital, while two others, in critical condition, have been transferred to Lautoka Hospital, located about 89 km away.
The seven people were aged from 18 to 56 and had nausea, vomiting, and neurological symptoms after consuming a cocktail, Mai TV said.
The 56-year-old was under constant surveillance in hospital, the public broadcaster said.
A Warwick Fiji Resort spokesperson confirmed they were aware of the "recent news regarding suspected alcohol poisoning".
"Please rest assured that we are taking this matter very seriously and are currently conducting a thorough investigation," a spokesperson told 9news.com.au
"We are also awaiting the health authorities test result report to gather all necessary information.
"At this moment, we do not have conclusive details, but we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our guests. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available."
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Travellers have taken to social media, writing they were worried about staying at the resort following the news.
"Concerned about the alcohol poisoning just mentioned on the news at your resort, given we have a holiday coming up in January," one person said.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was "providing consular assistance to two Australian families in Fiji".
The Australian government Smart Traveller website updated its safety alert for Fiji yesterday, warning travellers to "be alert to the potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks".
"We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions," Smart Traveller says.
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"Get urgent medical help if you suspect drink spiking."
The incident comes after the deaths last month of Melbourne teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles and four other tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.
Smart Traveller continues to warn Australians about the risks around methanol poisoning and drink spiking in Laos.
Lao authorities issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky due to concerns about the products being a health risk.
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