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Mystery chemical found in blood of 21 teens who died after mass poisoning at bar

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teenagers were found dead in a South African bar last month. Officials said traces of methanol have been found in their blood.

Investigations are still ongoing to ascertain whether the levels of the toxic chemical were high enough to kill them. A probe was launched after the mystery deaths at an end-of-exams party in Enyobeni Tavern on June 26.READ MORE: Cops launch manhunt as 6ft thief in 'Mrs Doubtfire' get-up escapes bank heistThe lifeless bodies of 21 people aged between 13 and 17 were found with "no visible injuries", collapsed across furniture and the dance floor.Dr Litha Matiwane, Eastern Cape provincial deputy director for clinical service, said of this latest update: "Methanol has been detected in all the 21 individuals that were there."However, there is still progressive analysis of the quantitative levels of methanol and whether it could have been the final cause of death."Matiwane also said alcohol and carbon monoxide poisoning have both been ruled out despite traces of both being found in the dead bodies.It is not yet clear how the youngsters ingested the methanol.The owner of Enyobeni Tavern was arrested along with some of the employees.

They faced charges relating to alcohol laws (including selling it to children) rather than anything in relation to the deaths.

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