The two couples had reported feeling ill the night prior and were seen by medical staff, Bahamas Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said in May, and had eaten at different locations. Staff found the two couples in separate villas at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Exuma on May 6. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. A caucasian female was also found in a bedroom on a bed. Those complaints from guests at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma have since been relayed to local investigators, NBC News reports . "It's certainly very irregular," CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus said. Their son Austin toldABC News his mom woke up to find that "she couldn't move" and "her legs and arms were swollen.". A Sandals Resort in the Bahamas has announced it will install carbon monoxide detectors in all of its rooms after three American tourists died from an unexplained illness, which it called an "isolated incident." In addition, CO detectors have now been placed in all guest rooms at Sandals Emerald Bay and although not mandated in any Caribbean destination where we operate, detectors will be installed in all guest rooms throughout the portfolio," the statement continued. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. The three deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma were also confirmed by Sandals spokeswoman Stacy Royal and the US State Department. Possible leaks from the air conditioning and the water heater on the property are also being probed. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free weekly newsletter to get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. It's unclear what caused the illnesses. The circumstances of We feel that what we are seeing is an isolated case associated in a particular area, Darville said. Alison and Jason Lewis came back from their romantic getaway at a Bahamas Sandals resort on May 2, four days before three people were found dead in separate villas - with a fourth taken to hospital. 914. While police were on the way to the resort, staff informed them they had discovered another man and woman, also unresponsive, in a separate villa, police said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. "We are checking all of that and hopefully we will be able to determine whether it was some food or something else that caused it.". She too was unresponsive. A US tourist suddenly vomited twice during the night while staying in the same "disgusting" resort where three people mysteriously died. The three Americans died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Exuma in May. "This matter remains under active investigation.". The local doctor later pronounced both persons dead.". Foul play isnt suspected. We've received your submission. The victims' families have also requested an independent autopsy, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville told Eyewitness News last week. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Sandals Resorts said in a statement to CNN at the time, "Nothing is more important to Sandals Resorts than the safety of our guests," and expressed "deep sadness" confirming the deaths. In the second villa, police discovered one man unresponsive and slouched against a bathroom wall, and another woman unresponsive on a bed. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage). Hotel staff discovered the three people unresponsive in their villas at the Emerald Bay Sandals Resort on Great Exuma on Friday morning. Only Jamaica.". Bahamas' acting prime minister Chester Cooper said the cause of deaths was "still unknown" but he had been advised that "foul play is not suspected". Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. The beach area at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. A reviewer named Christina Allen said had a similar negative experience with the open bottles and moved rooms because of a bug infestation. Following their recovery, the Delaware family received an $87 million settlement from the pesticide's parent company. the deaths of threeAmericans at a Bahamas resort, the Royal Bahamian Police Force said two of the individuals, Bahamas Acting Prime MinisterChester Cooper said in a statement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Food was barely OK. "Our previous experiences in Jamaica were superb. "We joked and said just don't look in there, but now I wish I took pictures.". For example, the bathroom had hair in the shower and tub, counters were not cleaned, our ice bucket was moldy, and we were very concerned. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Donnis Chiarellawas airlifted from the resort to a hospital, said Bahamas Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "There was a rush to say there was no foul play before an investigation even started," said Khan, who's currently the dean of College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The victims were found unresponsive in their rooms after allegedly seeking medical help for feeling ill the prior night. Mrs Chiarella had fallen ill on Thursday but "thought she was all right" after she was released from the clinic, her son said. They've been identified as Robbie and Mike Phillips and Vincent Chiarella. 3 Americans Found Dead at Sandals Resort in the Bahamas Identified Human Interest Tenn. We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Market data provided by Factset. "The pool was freezing, and the color looked wrong, dirty. Darville told Eyewitness News Bahamas thatenvironmental health scientists, physicians and others have been assigned to investigate the incident using toxicology and blood tests. It is possible staff could have drank right out of our bottles. "Our hearts are grieving and broken but full of hope," she shared in a statement to CNN. But the deaths come three years after more than 20people died while vacationing in Costa Ricadue to tainted alcohol and ten American tourists died in theDominican Republic, leading the countryto elevatesafety regulationsand enforcefood and drinkinspections. Only Jamaica.". Three Americans died under mysterious circumstances and another was hospitalized on Friday while they were staying at the Sandals Resort on Great Exuma "They were all treated at different times, and they ate at different places," Rolle said at a press conference. "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. a Delaware family was sickened at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Deaths of 3 Americans at Sandals resort in the Bahamas are under investigation, officials say Resort staff alerted police shortly after 9 a.m. Friday that an The three Americans who died last week at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas were from Tennessee and Florida, and scientists and investigators are working to This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "The officers examined the bodies and found no signs of trauma. Legal Statement. Both werepronounced dead at the scene and also showed no signs of trauma. The beach area at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. Cause of Death Revealed for 3 Americans Found Dead at Sandals Resort in the Bahamas Michael Phillips, his wife, Robbie Phillips, and Vincent Paul Chiarella died as The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. Did you encounter any technical issues? The most common theory started a guest's post thatwroteon Facebook that the cause of the episode may have been a fault with the a/c in the unit, causing a toxic coolant leak.. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Three Americans found dead at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island on May 6 died due to carbon monoxide poisoning, local "My dad was everything to me," he told ABC News of his late father. We have taken additional measures such as engaging environmental safety experts for a comprehensive review of all systems across the resort. The families of the dead tourists demanded a second, independent autopsy in addition to the one by a Bahamian pathologist, the countrys Minister of Health and Wellness said in an interview with Eyewitness News last week. MEGA Chiarellas wife, "The butler asked on our last day if we were OK with him taking a liquor bottle from our room. The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. A one-star review by a person named "Ryan" listed six major issues during the stay, including how the air conditioning wasn't working. Couple and Fla. 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Chiarellas wife, Donnis, 65, was airlifted to the nations capital of Nassau for further treatment before being transferred to Florida. A general view during the Sandals Emerald Bay celebrity golf weekend at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort on April 9, 2010 in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. elevatesafety regulationsand enforcefood and drinkinspections. The three American tourists who died at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a report. Dr Ali Khan, a retired assistant surgeon general, told The Sun that paralysis and swollen arms and legs are "atypical" of freon poisoning and the two couples were in separate villas. ", The company has installed carbon monoxide detectors in all rooms at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort, and have planned to install detectors in all Sandals rooms throughout their "portfolio.". First published on May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM. We expected superb in the Bahamas. Authorities in the Bahamas continue to investigate the mysterious deaths last week of three American tourists staying at the luxury Sandals Emerald Bay resort on the island of Exuma. "It sounds like it may have been a fault with the a/c in the unit, causing a toxic coolant leak," the message said. Our parents left a legacy of faith in Jesus and generously loved their family and friends. Police have said they do not suspect foul play in the deaths or in the woman's hospitalization. Austin Chiarella, the son of Vincent and Donnis, previously said he was "heartbroken" over his father's death. Their son Austin told ABC News he had been contacted by the US Embassy and he was able to speak with his mother, who was airlifted to a hospital in Florida. Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. The report could not be independently verified. Sandals Resorts International declined to comment further outside of this emailed statement: "Nothing is more important to Sandals Resorts than the safety of our guests. "Despite initial speculation, Bahamian authorities have concluded the cause was an isolated incident in one standalone structure that housed two individual guest rooms and was in no way linked to the resort's air conditioning system, food and beverage service, landscaping services or foul play," Sandals Resort said in a statement Friday. The three American tourists who were found dead earlier this month at an all-inclusive Sandals resort in the Bahamas passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning, a new report says. "She couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door, Austin said. Paul Rolle,Commissioner of Police,on Monday identified the two couples who became sick last week atEmerald Bay Sandals Resortand said they were from Florida and Tennessee. It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of three guests at Emerald Bay Resort on May 6, 2022. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. The deaths of three American tourists who were staying at a Bahamas Sandals resort in May were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, Royal Bahamas Police No one could go in the pool. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Staff discovered the couples in separate villas the following morning and alerted police. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, authorities were informed on the morning of May 6 that three bodies had been found. Authorities are still working to pinpoint the official causes of deaths, but "foul play isn't suspect," according to Chester Cooper, the tourism minister of the Bahamas. "Our entire team is keeping the families in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.". Tenn. "We joked and said just don't look in there, but now I wish I took pictures.". Initial investigations revealed the man and woman found together - who showed signs of convulsion - had complained of illness the previous evening, police added. Vincent's wife, Donnis Chiarella, 65, survived and was airlifted to a Florida hospital, where she was initially listed in serious condition. Staff at the Sandals resort Friday morning informed Bahamian police they had found the body of one man unresponsive in a villa and anotherman and woman unresponsive in another villa, according to police. CNNs Liam Reilly contributed to this report. Out of respect for the privacy of the families, we have nothing further to add at this time.". 2. "Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is and will always be paramount. Authorities have revealed the cause of death for the three Americans who were found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas in early May. Chiarella'swife was hospitalized in the Bahamas and laterairlifted to Florida hospital in serious condition, Rolle said. The sinks in the bathroom barely had any water pressure. MIke Phillips, and his wife, Robbie, were found dead last week in their villa at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. Staff notified police Friday morning that they had discovered a male guest unresponsive at a resort villa. All guests received treatment and returned to the resort that night. The most common theory started a guest's post thatwroteon Facebook that the cause of the episode may have been a fault with the a/c in the unit, causing a toxic coolant leak.. Chiarella's wife, Donnis, 65, was airlifted to the nation's capital of Nassau for further treatment before being transferred to Florida. Three tourists have died at a five-star Sandals resort in the Bahamas after falling ill, officials have said. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. "Her legs and arms was swollen and she couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.". "The butler asked on our last day if we were OK with him taking a liquor bottle from our room. All the autopsies are expected to be completed Monday to learn their official causes of death, and law enforcement hasn't said if there were other people sick with mild but similar symptoms. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/eLY7TKNJzE. It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of three guests at Emerald Bay Resort on May 6, 2022. Police would not comment beyond the cause of death for all three US citizens in the latest news release. The identity of the three victims was not released. 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On entering a bedroom, they found a caucasian male laying on the ground unresponsive," the RBPF said in the statement. No one could go in the pool. Police donot suspect foul play, Cooper said. "Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is and will always be paramount. The threewere found dead and a fourth was hospitalized Friday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resorton the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. All rights reserved. "The accommodations were not sanitary. I just knew it was awful. "A health emergency was initially reported and following the protocols, we immediately alerted emergency medical professionals and relevant local authorities to provide support and investigate the situation," it said. SEE ALSO | Police name 3 US tourists found dead at Bahamas Sandals resort; woman remains hospitalized. "It was hard to sleep last night - every time the a/c came on, I woke up.". It is for this reason that we have taken additional measures such as engaging environmental safety experts for a comprehensive review of all systems across the resort. Rolle said all four Americans went to a doctor after complaining of feeling ill the night before their bodies were discovered on Friday morning. who fell ill and died while at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas, State Department 'closely monitoring' investigation into deaths, his parents were celebrating their anniversary in the Bahamas, was airlifted from the resort to a hospital, discovered the three people unresponsive in their villas at the Emerald Bay Sandals Resort, more than 20people died while vacationing in Costa Rica, ten American tourists died in theDominican Republic. A lab in Philadelphia is currently working to expedite toxicology reports from the victims to help authorities understand what took place at the resort. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. investigation into the food that was served. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Three Americans found dead at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island on May 6 died due to carbon monoxide poisoning, local authorities said Tuesday, CNN reported. "A health emergency was initially reported and following our protocols we immediately alerted emergency medical professionals and relevant local authorities to provide support and investigate the situation. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Robbie and Mike Phillips were found dead in their villas, Vincent and Donnis Chiarella on the beach outside the resort before Vincent died and Donnis was airlifted to a hospital, Alison and Jason Lewis came back from their romantic getaway at a Bahamas Sandals resort four days before three people were found dead in separate villas, Jason Lewis, pictured with his wife Alison, said he suddenly got sick during their trip, Alison told The Sun that she wasn't surprised about the mysterious three deaths after the experience she had with her husband at the Bahamas resort, This was Robbie's last post before she died, three people were found dead in separate villas, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The news was first reported by the Nassau Guardian on Monday. Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. ", "The officers were then directed to the second villa, where they found a caucasian male slumped against the wall in a bathroom unresponsive. Heres the latest for Saturday, May 7: Taliban orders women to wear head-to-toe clothing; Volunteers make armor, camouflage for Ukraine soldiers; search for survivors in Havana hotel explosion; 20 states have abortion bans in the works without exceptions. Environmental health scientists, physicians and others have been flown in to investigate the conditions at the resortto ensure there was not a public health hazard to other guests or employees. The three Americans who fell ill and died while at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas had been treated for symptoms at a hospital the night before, Bahamas police said Monday. Alison and Jason Lewis came back from their romantic getaway at a Bahamas Sandals resort four days before three people were found dead in separate villas Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". (The-CNN-Wire & 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. While travelling to the resort, officers were told another man and a woman had also been found unresponsive in another villa. This did not make us feel very safe. Caroline Phillips Fortenberry, the daughter of Michael and Robbie, said her parents "generously loved their family and friends," and will be dearly missed. At this juncture of the investigation, we can officially confirm that all three of the victims died as a result of asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning, the Royal Bahamas Police Force announced in a news release. "A health emergency was initially reported and following our protocols we immediately alerted emergency medical professionals and relevant local authorities,"Stacy Royal, a spokesperson for Sandals,said in a statement to USA TODAY on Saturday. The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. American Found Dead at Sandals Bahamas Resort Where 3 Tourists Died Earlier This Year, Tenn. "The hallway to our room had an unpleasant odor. Samples collectedfrom the bodies, the rooms where they were staying and the nearby area have been sent to a Philadelphia lab toexamined, Rolle said. No signs of trauma were found on the bodies, police previously told CNN, and Bahamian acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper had said foul play was not suspected. Austin Chiarella said he was able to speak with his mother Saturday morning. The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. "It was by far the worst hotel I have been to. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Royal Bahamas Police said they had been alerted by staff at the Sandals resort that a man had been found "unresponsive" in a villa. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. In a statement released on Wednesday, Sandals Resorts said they "remain devastated by the unimaginable tragedy.". Authorities are still working to pinpoint the official causes of deaths, but "foul play isn't suspect," according to Chester Cooper, the tourism minister of the Bahamas. Several negative reviews say they felt duped by the advertised five-star resort. Chiarellas wife, Donnis, was briefly hospitalized but recovered. Erwin Havranek said in his review, "Hated our room. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. One of the victims was named as Vincent Chiarella, from Birmingham, Alabama, who had been celebrating an anniversary with his wife Donnis. 0:00. The deaths occurred Friday at the Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma. A message posted on the Facebook page of Chris Coucheron-Aamot, a guest at the Sandals resort, said on Saturday there was "crime scene tape and security guards all around our unit". A US tourist suddenly vomited twice during the night while staying in the same "disgusting" resort where three people mysteriously died. Legal Statement. LATEST:State Department 'closely monitoring' investigation into deaths. 0:39. Associate Editor, Human Interest - PEOPLE. As of Wednesday, it remains unclear how the three tourists died at the property. 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