Two Australian men were hospitalized in Bali following a brawl at a store in the Petitenget area of Badung on Friday, 1st March 2024. The Australian men were involved in a brawl with a group of men while inside a convenience store in the Badung district. Witnesses reported that the altercation involved the hurling of glass bottles, chairs, and other objects between the Australian men and the other group of tourists. Footage shared by @infobalinetizen captured the chaotic scene, causing alarm among tourists and bystanders. According to medical professionals, they sustained several stab wounds to his arms and upper body, including a severe laceration to his chest.
The two Australian men, hospitalized for urgent medical attention, are confronted with medical bills exceeding $50,000 due to the absence of travel insurance procured before their journey. They are presently undergoing extensive medical care and require multiple surgeries to stabilize their condition.
On 7th March 2024, another video surfaced on social media, depicting a confrontation between two Australian men and several residents and foreign tourists. Uploaded by the @balibatman account, the video shows the Australian men engaged in a physical altercation, with a Libyan man attempting to intervene.
Tracing back to the beginning of the incident, it was initiated by two Australian tourists engaging in a fight that resulted in mutual injuries. Consequently, speculation regarding this incident spread widely across social media, capturing the attention of both the public and tourists in Bali.
This event served as an eye-opener for many other tourists, shedding light on the behaviour of some tourists who disregard local rules and norms in Balinese society.