Laos authorities have rejected expert assistance from Australian Federal Police in investigating the deaths of six tourists, including two Melbourne teenagers, who died from suspected methanol poisoning at a backpackers' hostel.

Holly's father Shaun Bowles said: "They weren't doing anything wrong. They were having having a drink. Having fun. There's no way to determine if there is methanol in a drink. It is very much a silent killer."

Best friends Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, were among those who died in Vang Vieng last November.{ai:summary}<p>Laos has declined help from the Australian Federal Police in the investigation of six tourist deaths, including two teenagers from Melbourne, due to suspected methanol poisoning at a hostel. The victims were reportedly enjoying drinks when the incident occurred. </p><p>The father of one victim emphasized the dangers of methanol, labeling it a "silent killer." #crime</p>

Watch the heartbreaking moment that parents of girl who died in Laos drink poisoning says 'they weren't doing anything wrong'

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