The newspaper reported Monday that carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death. It's unclear what caused the illnesses. Seven years ago, another round of American tourists fell ill at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where authorities discovered was caused by indoor use of the pesticide methyl bromide, which had been banned in 1984 but was still used at the resort. The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. 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. 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. Couple and Fla. 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"The officers examined the bodies and found no signs of trauma. Donnis Chiarellawas airlifted from the resort to a hospital, said Bahamas Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper. "When I saw the story, it is sad to say I was not surprised," Alison Lewis told The US Sun. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. Austin Chiarella said he was able to speak with his mother Saturday morning. 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. Three people were found dead at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. (The-CNN-Wire & 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. Staff discovered the couples in separate villas the following morning and alerted police. They are all open when you get there. 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. 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. A one-star review by a person named "Ryan" listed six major issues during the stay, including how the air conditioning wasn't working. All Rights Reserved. In 2015, a Delaware family was sickened at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands bymethyl bromide, a highly toxic pesticide banned for indoor residential use in 1984, used at the resort several times. 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. The circumstances of their deaths were not released, but the Royal Bahamian Police Force said two of the individualsreported feeling ill and received medical treatment. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Vincent was found dead in his hotel room hours after going to the medical center. Several guests also complained that there was a strong odor of insecticides. The State Department said Sunday that it is "closely monitoring" aRoyal Bahamian Police investigation into the deaths of threeAmericans at a Bahamas resort. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). Erwin Havranek said in his review, "Hated our room. She too was unresponsive. Staff found the two couples in separate villas at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Exuma on May 6. 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. "Her legs and arms was swollen and she couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.". "We are actively working to support both the investigation as well as the guests families in every way possible during this difficult time. We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. They owned a Tennessee travel agency - specialising in Sandals resorts (Facebook) After being treated at separate times at an island health center, both couples returned to their villas on Thursday, 5 May. 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. Police would not comment beyond the cause of death for all three US citizens in the latest news release. No further information was released. Each of the victims was staying at a villa at Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. We had to call to have the room serviced. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. We have taken additional measures such as engaging environmental safety experts for a comprehensive review of all systems across the resort. "It was by far the worst hotel I have been to. 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 Family Says Their 'Hearts Are Grieving' Couple Who Mysteriously Died at Sandals Resort in Bahamas. Don't go there. The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. 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. 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 Their families last week reportedly asked investigators to allow a pathologist from abroad to perform a second autopsy. "I am just so heartbroken right now," hesaid. Chiarella's wife, Donnis, fell ill and was airlifted to a Florida hospital, where she continues to recover, according to Sandals. 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 Theres been ongoing speculation about what mightve caused the deaths, including an investigation into the food that was served. Legal Statement. May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM The threewere found dead and a fourth was hospitalized Friday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resorton the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. 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. 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. A caucasian female was also found in a bedroom on a bed. Food was barely OK. "Our previous experiences in Jamaica were superb. They were pumping water into it from somewhere. 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. 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. Austin Chiarella told ABC News his parents were celebrating their anniversary in the Bahamas when they fell ill. / CBS News. 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. The sinks in the bathroom barely had any water pressure. Darville told Eyewitness News Bahamas thatenvironmental health scientists, physicians and others have been assigned to investigate the incident using toxicology and blood tests. 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. Another woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment. ", Jason said he opened the door to the A/C unit in their villa and said it was "disgusting.". The victims were found unresponsive in their rooms after allegedly seeking medical help for feeling ill the prior night. "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. He told ABC News: "She woke up and my dad was laying there on the floor, and she couldn't move. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. "The accommodations were not sanitary. 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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. Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. 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. Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. MIke Phillips, and his wife, Robbie, were found dead last week in their villa at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage/Getty Images Who are the victims? The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. "She couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door, Austin said. "We are actively working to support both the investigation as well as the guests' families in every way possible during this difficult time. 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. Some guests had been treated at a clinic for nausea and vomiting the day before the deaths, health minister Dr Michael Darville said. "On their arrival at the scene they were directed to the first villa. "We are actively working to support both the investigation as well as the guests families in every way possible during this difficult time. Only Jamaica.". To be clear, don't go to Bahamas. The three American tourists who died at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a report. Discovery Company. 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". According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, authorities were informed on the morning of May 6 that three bodies had been found. "My dad was everything to me," he told ABC News of his late father. ", RELATED VIDEO: Missing Man Found Dead, Wife Hospitalized After Their RV Is Discovered in Remote Area of Nevada. Identified as Dead Body Police Found in the Bronx, Man Arrested, Boyfriend of American Woman Found Dead in Mexico City Airbnb Shares Final, Fearful Messages: 'I'm Shaking', American Teacher Who Died Alongside Boyfriend in Mexico Airbnb Loved Travel: 'He Was a Free Bird,' Family Says, found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, died after falling ill at a Bahamas Sandals resort. They've been identified as Robbie and Mike Phillips and Vincent Chiarella. 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. Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. 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. 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. 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. Theres still some investigations ongoing at the Sandals resort. The couple had sought medical attention the day beforeand returnedto the hotel after receiving treatment at a facility, police said. "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. Mrs Chiarella had fallen ill on Thursday but "thought she was all right" after she was released from the clinic, her son said. "My dad was everything to me.". The website reported that the government will facilitate the request, as Darville wants to "get to the bottom" of the investigation. 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 police department said that the incident remains "under investigation" at this time. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "I am just so heartbroken right now," Austin Chiarella said. 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. It is possible staff could have drank right out of our bottles. I just knew it was awful. CNNs Liam Reilly contributed to this report. 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. A US tourist suddenly vomited twice during the night while staying in the same "disgusting" resort where three people mysteriously died. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has released the names of three American tourists who died under mysterious circumstances at a resort last week. All rights reserved. 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. "We joked and said just don't look in there, but now I wish I took pictures.". "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 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.". 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