The identity of the three victims was not released. Three Americans died under mysterious circumstances and another was hospitalized on Friday while they were staying at the Sandals Resort on Great Exuma "We can confirm the death of three U.S. citizens in the Bahamas," the State Department wrote in a statement to USA TODAY. 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. A one-star review by a person named "Ryan" listed six major issues during the stay, including how the air conditioning wasn't working. The couple had sought medical attention the day beforeand returnedto the hotel after receiving treatment at a facility, police said. Theres been ongoing speculation about what mightve caused the deaths, including an investigation into the food that was served. Police have said they do not suspect foul play in the deaths or in the woman's hospitalization. Associate Editor, Human Interest - PEOPLE. Meanwhile on Sunday,U.S. State Department said it was "closely monitoring" the probe. The local doctor later pronounced both persons dead.". Our parents left a legacy of faith in Jesus and generously loved their family and friends. elevatesafety regulationsand enforcefood and drinkinspections. American Found Dead at Sandals Bahamas Resort Where 3 Tourists Died Earlier This Year, Tenn. All rights reserved. We feel that what we are seeing is an isolated case associated in a particular area, Darville said. "It's certainly very irregular," CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus said. The sinks in the bathroom barely had any water pressure. 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. Initial investigations revealed the man and woman found together - who showed signs of convulsion - had complained of illness the previous evening, police added. ", "The officers were then directed to the second villa, where they found a caucasian male slumped against the wall in a bathroom unresponsive. / CBS News. We had to call to have the room serviced. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. They are all open when you get there. Each of the victims was staying at a villa at Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. Three tourists have died at a five-star Sandals resort in the Bahamas after falling ill, officials have said. Bahamas Police commissioner Paul Rolle identified the three deceased Americans as Michael Phillips, 68, wife Robbie Phillips, 65, of Tennessee, and Vincent Paul Chiarella, 64, of Florida. 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.. Austin Chiarella said he was able to speak with his mother Saturday morning. 914. 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 newspaper reported Monday that carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death. In a statement released on Wednesday, Sandals Resorts said they "remain devastated by the unimaginable tragedy.". All rights reserved. No one could go in the pool. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has released the names of three American tourists who died under mysterious circumstances at a resort last week. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. "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. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. The three American tourists who died at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a report. MIke Phillips, and his wife, Robbie, were found dead last week in their villa at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. The circumstances of FOLLOWING: Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper says he has reached out to the families of the American guests, who suddenly died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Friday. The police department said that the incident remains "under investigation" at this time. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". We expected superb in the Bahamas. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Alison and Jason Lewis No further information was released. A reviewer named Christina Allen said had a similar negative experience with the open bottles and moved rooms because of a bug infestation. Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, died after falling ill at a Bahamas Sandals resort. "We are actively working to support both the investigation as well as the guests families in every way possible during this difficult time. Legal Statement. 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 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. 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. 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. It is possible staff could have drank right out of our bottles. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. A US tourist suddenly vomited twice during the night while staying in the same "disgusting" resort where three people mysteriously died. Police are investigating after two men and a woman - who were American nationals - were found unresponsive at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on the island of Great Exuma on Friday. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. "It was by far the worst hotel I have been to. Theres still some investigations ongoing at the Sandals resort. 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 Royal Bahamas Police said they had been alerted by staff at the Sandals resort that a man had been found "unresponsive" in a villa. Did you encounter any technical issues? "When I saw the story, it is sad to say I was not surprised," Alison Lewis told The US Sun. ", RELATED VIDEO: Missing Man Found Dead, Wife Hospitalized After Their RV Is Discovered in Remote Area of Nevada. The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. 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. Austin Chiarella told ABC News his parents were celebrating their anniversary in the Bahamas when they fell ill. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). They've been identified as Robbie and Mike Phillips and Vincent Chiarella. Several negative reviews say they felt duped by the advertised five-star resort. "We are closely monitoring local authorities investigation into the cause of death. In the second villa, Mike Phillips was found "slumped against a wall in a bathroom unresponsive," the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statemement. Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy report to determine the exact cause of deaths. The newspaper reported Monday that carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death. 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". Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of three guests at Emerald Bay Resort on May 6, 2022. At a Monday afternoon news conference, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said that the In the second villa, Mike Phillips was found "slumped against a wall in a bathroom unresponsive," the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statemement. 0:00. 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. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. "We are actively working to support both the investigation as well as the guests families in every way possible during this difficult time. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. 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 Staff discovered the couples in separate villas the following morning and alerted police. "The butler asked on our last day if we were OK with him taking a liquor bottle from our room. 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. ", Jason said he opened the door to the A/C unit in their villa and said it was "disgusting.". 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 stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. Chiarella'swife was hospitalized in the Bahamas and laterairlifted to Florida hospital in serious condition, Rolle said. "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," the statement read. The couple in the second villa showed signs of "convulsion," according to police. The threewere found dead and a fourth was hospitalized Friday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resorton the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. 3 Americans Found Dead at Sandals Resort in the Bahamas Identified Human Interest Tenn. Results were expected within a week. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". 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. Their families last week reportedly asked investigators to allow a pathologist from abroad to perform a second autopsy. Food was barely OK. "Our previous experiences in Jamaica were superb. Police pronounced the three people dead at the scene. "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. 8:26 PM EDT, Wed June 29, 2022. Staff found the two couples in separate villas at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Exuma on May 6. Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. 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.. a Delaware family was sickened at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Weeks after the deaths, Sandals Resorts announced that it had installed carbon monoxide detectors in all guest rooms at the Emerald Bay resort, and told The Vincent was found dead in his hotel room hours after going to the medical center. 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. A guests speculation fuelled a theory focused on issues with the air conditioning units that may have caused freon poisoning, which occurs when there's a leak. Food was barely OK. "Our previous experiences in Jamaica were superb. Only Jamaica.". Pic: Google Street View, One victim had been celebrating his anniversary in the Bahamas. "Our entire team is keeping the families in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.". investigation into the food that was served. Only Jamaica.". The State Department said Sunday that it is "closely monitoring" aRoyal Bahamian Police investigation into the deaths of threeAmericans at a Bahamas resort. 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. The medical examiner said the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning. 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. 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