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Estonia's Bootleg Vodka Poisoning
In September 2001, 68 people died after a massive outbreak of alcohol poisoning in Parnu, Estonia. Dr. Raido Paasma was a doctor working in the hospital and treated the victims
In September 2001, 68 people died after a massive outbreak of alcohol poisoning in Parnu, Estonia. Rachael Gillman has been speaking to Dr. Raido Paasma, who was working as a doctor in the town when the first cases were discovered.
Photo: Victims of the Parnu alcohol poisoning outbreak (AP Images)
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