An inquest into the 20-year-old’s death has now found Ms Batistich was “unaware of the inherent dangers of inhaling helium”, and called for warning labels on canisters to be made clearer.

The 20-year-old had been inhaling from helium-filled balloons to make her voice sound high-pitchedCredit: Facebook The 20-year-old, from Te Puke, New Zealand, collapsed and was pronounced dead an ...

A guest turned up the canister's nozzle to increase the flow of helium, a mistake that had tragic consequences. 'It went too fast and kind of shot her in the back of the neck.