Tourists Turn Baby Bottle Sterilizer into Oyster Steamer, Outraging Homestay Owner

During the bustling May Day holiday, a period marking the start of Penghu's peak tourist season, a local homestay owner was left aghast by the actions of a group of young visitors. The group, comprising eight individuals in their early twenties, had booked the entire homestay for a three-day, two-night stay. However, upon their departure, the owner discovered that a baby bottle sterilizer, provided for guest use, had been repurposed as a steamer for oysters.

The sterilizer was found to be heavily contaminated with seafood residue, effectively rendering it unusable for its intended purpose and requiring its replacement. When the homestay's staff contacted the guests to discuss compensation for the damaged equipment, they were met with a response that further fueled the owner's frustration. The guests reportedly asked, "Isn't this what it's for, steaming oysters?"

This flippant attitude has deeply offended the homestay operator, who emphasized that the sterilizer is specifically designed for hygiene and sanitation of baby bottles. The idea of using it for cooking seafood, and then leaving it in such a state, is not only unhygienic but also shows a profound lack of respect for the property. The owner expressed bewilderment and disappointment, noting that no guest would want a sterilizer that smells of seafood. Despite explaining the issue and requesting compensation for a new sterilizer, the guests have reportedly ignored further communication, leaving the owner to bear the cost and the unpleasant experience.

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This isn't what it's for, steaming oysters?