You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 2023 Cable News Network. 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 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', Rape survivor slams Gabby Petito Utah cop over handling of her case, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, 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. "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. Caroline Phillips Fortenberry, the daughter of Michael and Robbie, said her parents "generously loved their family and friends," and will be dearly missed. Chiarella's wife, Donnis, 65, was airlifted to the nation's capital of Nassau for further treatment before being transferred to Florida. At a press conference on May 9, Bahamas Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said that all of the Americans "had reported feeling ill" the night before they were found dead, and had been seen by medics, per 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. Three Americans died in May at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. All rights reserved. Chiarella'swife was hospitalized in the Bahamas and laterairlifted to Florida hospital in serious condition, Rolle said. All guests received treatment and returned to the resort that night. We have taken additional measures such as engaging environmental safety experts for a comprehensive review of all systems across the resort. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The force said there were "no signs of trauma" and all were pronounced dead by a local doctor. I just knew it was awful. Pic: Google Street View, One victim had been celebrating his anniversary in the Bahamas. Only Jamaica.". Woman on family cruise killed in shark attack while snorkelling in the Bahamas, Shark attack leaves British boy needing three-hour operation in the Bahamas, Three US tourists died of carbon monoxide poisoning at Sandals resort in Bahamas, police say. First published on May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM. 8:26 PM EDT, Wed June 29, 2022. 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 one-star review by a person named "Ryan" listed six major issues during the stay, including how the air conditioning wasn't working. Following their recovery, the Delaware family received an $87 million settlement from the pesticide's parent company. "We know our mom and dad are experiencing fullness of joy in our heavenly Father's presence. As of Wednesday, it remains unclear how the three tourists died at the property. CNN 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. "My dad was everything to me.". We had to call to have the room serviced. 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. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. "It sounds like it may have been a fault with the a/c in the unit, causing a toxic coolant leak," the message said. "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. They are all open when you get there. The official toxicology report and autopsies have yet to be released, but local media in the Bahamas have reported that all three died from carbon monoxide poisoning, CBS Miami reports. It's unclear what caused the illnesses. 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. We expected superb in the Bahamas. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). Three Americans died under mysterious circumstances and another was hospitalized on Friday while they were staying at the Sandals Resort on Great Exuma Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. "The pool was freezing, and the color looked wrong, dirty. Austin Chiarella, the son of Vincent and Donnis, previously said he was "heartbroken" over his father's death. "They were all treated at different times, and they ate at different places," Rolle said at a press conference. The local doctor later pronounced the victim dead. Rolle said all four Americans went to a doctor after complaining of feeling ill the night before their bodies were discovered on Friday morning. Those complaints from guests at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma have since been relayed to local investigators, NBC News reports . appreciated. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 914. Carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death for three Americans found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas, a new report said Monday. "The accommodations were not sanitary. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. "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. Initial investigations revealed the man and woman found together - who showed signs of convulsion - had complained of illness the previous evening, police added. "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. "She couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door, Austin said. 3 Americans Mysteriously Found Dead at Sandals Resort in the Bahamas, Another Woman Hospitalized Cause of Death Revealed for 3 Americans Found Dead at 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. "It's certainly very irregular," CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus said. "I am just so heartbroken right now," Austin Chiarella said. 3 Americans Found Dead at Sandals Resort in the Bahamas Identified Human Interest Tenn. Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. This did not make us feel very safe. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. It typically attacks the lungs and sinuses, according to WebMD. (Facebook/Thesandalslady). The Americans -- Michael Phillips, 68, and his wife, Robbie Phillips, 65, from Tennessee, and Vincent Paul Chiarella, 64, from Florida -- died over the course of one evening. Here's what we know. They were pumping water into it from somewhere. Austin Chiarella told ABC News his parents were celebrating their anniversary in the Bahamas when they fell ill. "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. Vincent Paul Chiarella, 64, of Florida, and Michael Phillips, 68, andRobbie Phillips, 65,of Tennessee, were identified as the Americans who died. They were pumping water into it from somewhere. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/eLY7TKNJzE. 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. Don't go there. What mysterious illness resulted in the death of 3 Americans The reports, including the autopsies of all three victims, are expected to be released soon, CBS Miami reports. Three Americans were found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas and a fourth has been hospitalized, officials said. The cause of the deaths has not been confirmed but a guest at the hotel suspected an air conditioning fault had caused a "toxic coolant leak". SEE ALSO | Police name 3 US tourists found dead at Bahamas Sandals resort; woman remains hospitalized. Alison and Jason Lewis We also have the pathologists in-country who have done their job and samples were sent to a very reliable lab in the United States, Dr. Michael Darville said, according to Eyewitness News. The medical examiner said the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning. It was not clear if the villas had carbon monoxide detectors and if they did, whether they were working. The three Americans died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Exuma in May. Hotel staff discovered the three people unresponsive in their villas at the Emerald Bay Sandals Resort on Great Exuma on Friday morning. We feel that what we are seeing is an isolated case associated in a particular area, Darville said. View our online Press Pack. We had to call to have the room serviced. Food was barely OK. "Our previous experiences in Jamaica were superb. This did not make us feel very safe. The beach area at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. It is possible staff could have drank right out of our bottles. There were requests by family members of the deceased to bring in a pathologist from abroad to do another autopsy," Bahamas Minister of Health and Wellness Michael Darville told reporters, according to Eyewitness News Bahamas. The victims' families have also requested an independent autopsy, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville told Eyewitness News last week. "On their arrival at the scene they were directed to the first villa. A lab in Philadelphia is currently working to expedite toxicology reports from the victims to help authorities understand what took place at the resort. Staff discovered the couples in separate villas the following morning and alerted police. or redistributed. The newspaper reported Monday that carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death. Staff notified police Friday morning that they had discovered a male guest unresponsive at a resort villa. "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. Theres been ongoing speculation about what mightve caused the deaths, including an investigation into the food that was served. "This matter remains under active investigation.". Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. Three people were found dead at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. 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 Two men and a We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. "The hallway to our room had an unpleasant odor. "When I saw the story, it is sad to say I was not surprised," Alison Lewis told The US Sun. ", Bahamas: Three tourists die at Sandals resort after 'health emergency', The tourists died at Sandals Emerald Bay resort. The couple had sought medical attention the day beforeand returnedto the hotel after receiving treatment at a facility, police said. Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. "We are closely monitoring local authorities investigation into the cause of death. 0:39. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Another woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment. "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. 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 "Her legs and arms was swollen and she couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.". In the second villa, police discovered one man unresponsive and slouched against a bathroom wall, and another woman unresponsive on a bed. A pathologist is expected to release autopsy and toxicologyfindings Monday following the May 6 deaths of Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie Phillips, 65, of Tennessee, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, of Florida, according to the Nassau Guardian. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, authorities were informed on the morning of May 6 that three bodies had been found. 2. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. ), Family see major cut as pandemic-era SNAP benefits expire, Norfolk Southern CEO to testify before Senate next week, Winter storm expected Friday, with potential for more snow, Police name 3 US tourists found dead at Bahamas Sandals resort; woman remains hospitalized. Late last month, Sandals Resorts installed carbon monoxide detectors at Sandals Emerald Bay, and said in a statement that it would install the devices at the rest of its properties in the Caribbean, according to The Washington Post. I was surprised I got the door open," he said. The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Our parents left a legacy of faith in Jesus and generously loved their family and friends. The threewere found dead and a fourth was hospitalized Friday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resorton the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. It typically attacks the lungs and sinuses, according to WebMD. Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. "The butler asked on our last day if we were OK with him taking a liquor bottle from our room. Chiarella's wife, Donnis, fell ill and was airlifted to a Florida hospital, where she continues to recover, according to Sandals. Police would not comment beyond the cause of death for all three US citizens in the latest news release. Bahamian Health MinisterDr. Michael Darvilletold Eyewitness News Bahamason Saturday that some hotel guests sought treatment for nausea and vomiting Thursday and returned to the resort. 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 Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". 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. Vincent was found dead in his hotel room hours after going to the medical center. "She couldn't move," he said. Based out of Jamaica, Sandals operates several luxury all-inclusive resort destinations in Jamaica, the Bahamas, and other parts of the Caribbean including St. Lucia and Barbados. "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. Did you encounter any technical issues? 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. Several guests also complained that there was a strong odor of insecticides. "The officers examined the bodies and found no signs of trauma. 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. Donnis Chiarella, 65, the lone survivor from the Sandals Bahamas incident, has been discharged from HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in Miami, a spokesperson there tells Fox News Digital. "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. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Staff discovered the couples in separate villas the following morning and alerted police. Chiarellas wife, Donnis, 65, was airlifted to the nations capital of Nassau for further treatment before being transferred to Florida. 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. 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Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. investigation into the food that was served. Austin Chiarella said he was able to speak with his mother Saturday morning. 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. Royal Bahamas Police said they had been alerted by staff at the Sandals resort that a man had been found "unresponsive" in a villa. Donnis Chiarellawas airlifted from the resort to a hospital, said Bahamas Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper. All rights reserved. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims I just knew it was awful. 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 a statement released on Wednesday, Sandals Resorts said they "remain devastated by the unimaginable tragedy.". Investigators believethe illnesses are "an isolated case associated in a particular area" and are limited to the four Americans, Darville said. 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. In statement to Eyewitness News Bahamas, Sandals said it was "with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of three of our guests at Emerald Bay Resort". 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. A US tourist suddenly vomited twice during the night while staying in the same "disgusting" resort where three people mysteriously died. "It was by far the worst hotel I have been to. 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). A caucasian female was also found in a bedroom on a bed. 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". Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). He told the outlet his mother was released from a clinic Thursday night and later woke to find her husband on the floor. "My dad was everything to me," he told ABC News of his late father. Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital. A reviewer named Christina Allen said had a similar negative experience with the open bottles and moved rooms because of a bug infestation. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. On Thursday, multiple guests at the resort had sought medical attention at ahospital for symptoms of nausea and vomiting,Bahamian Health MinisterDr. Michael Darvilletold Eyewitness News Bahamas. 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. Market data provided by Factset. "We can confirm the death of three U.S. citizens in the Bahamas," the State Department wrote in a statement to USA TODAY. The victims were found unresponsive in their rooms after allegedly seeking medical help for feeling ill the prior night. Couple and Fla. Man Identified as 3 Americans Found Dead at Sandals Resort in Bahamas A spokesperson for Sandals Resorts confirmed to PEOPLE that "sadly a guest has passed away." Rolle refused to speculate on what might have made the tourists ill, but medical officials and police said they do not suspect foul play. MIke Phillips, and his wife, Robbie, were found dead last week in their villa at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. No further information was released. In a statement on Wednesday, Sandals Resorts spokesperson Stacy Royal said, Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is and will always be paramount. 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We expected superb in the Bahamas. American Found Dead at Sandals Bahamas Resort Where 3 Tourists Died Earlier This Year, Tenn. "The pool was freezing, and the color looked wrong, dirty. There is so much wrong with this place. "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. The three deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma were also confirmed by Sandals spokeswoman Stacy Royal and the US State Department. Their son Austin toldABC News his mom woke up to find that "she couldn't move" and "her legs and arms were swollen.". Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, died after falling ill at a Bahamas Sandals resort. The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. ", 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.". To be clear, don't go to Bahamas. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. "The toxicology reports are still outstanding. a Delaware family was sickened at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. "An examination of the body was conducted, there was no signs of trauma found. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "Our hearts are grieving and broken but full of hope," she shared in a statement to CNN. At a Monday afternoon news conference, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said that the 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Alison and Jason weren't the only ones whose romantic vacations were ruined by the resort's conditions. There is so much wrong with this place. Legal Statement. 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. 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