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". Common symptoms include throat and sinus swelling, difficulty breathing, nose, throat or sinus pain, burning sensation, vision loss, vomiting or diarrhea, irregular heartbeat and/or fainting or feeling weak. Chiarella's wife, Donnis, fell ill and was airlifted to a Florida hospital, where she continues to recover, according to Sandals. Staff notified police Friday morning that they had discovered a male guest unresponsive at a resort villa. It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of three guests at Emerald Bay Resort on May 6, 2022. First published on May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM. 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. "Our entire team is keeping the families in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.". "Our hearts are grieving and broken but full of hope," she shared in a statement to CNN. 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. Chiarella'swife was hospitalized in the Bahamas and laterairlifted to Florida hospital in serious condition, Rolle said. Initial investigations revealed the man and woman found together - who showed signs of convulsion - had complained of illness the previous evening, police added. 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." Rolle said all four Americans went to a doctor after complaining of feeling ill the night before their bodies were discovered on Friday morning. 2. 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". 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Dog and shark battle it out in Bahamian waters, while tourists look on, Bankman-Fried thought jail would be like The Shawshank Redemption, Ex-colleagues warn against Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarlands new idea, Royal Caribbean cruise ship rescues 17 Cuban migrants spotted on tiny boat, three Americans died under mysterious circumstances. 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. "She couldn't move," he said. "The toxicology reports are still outstanding. Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy report to determine the exact cause of deaths. Darville told Eyewitness News Bahamas thatenvironmental health scientists, physicians and others have been assigned to investigate the incident using toxicology and blood tests. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. The identity of the three victims was not released. MIke Phillips, and his wife, Robbie, were found dead last week in their villa at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. 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. The circumstances of Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. An additional American woman was airlifted to a hospital, Bahamas Acting Prime MinisterChester Cooper said in a statement. Legal Statement. A US tourist suddenly vomited twice during the night while staying in the same "disgusting" resort where three people mysteriously died. "The butler asked on our last day if we were OK with him taking a liquor bottle from our room. At a Monday afternoon news conference, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said that the 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. Some guests had been treated at a clinic for nausea and vomiting the day before the deaths, health minister Dr Michael Darville said. 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. Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. 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. 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. Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, died after falling ill at a Bahamas Sandals resort. Chiarellas wife, Donnis, 65, was airlifted to the nations capital of Nassau for further treatment before being transferred to Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage). The three American tourists who died at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a report. We already miss them terribly. "It was hard to sleep last night - every time the a/c came on, I woke up.". The medical examiner said the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, authorities were informed on the morning of May 6 that three bodies had been found. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. In the second villa, police discovered one man unresponsive and slouched against a bathroom wall, and another woman unresponsive on a bed. Police donot suspect foul play, Cooper said. Alison and Jason weren't the only ones whose romantic vacations were ruined by the resort's conditions. 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. a Delaware family was sickened at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. "It sounds like it may have been a fault with the a/c in the unit, causing a toxic coolant leak," the message said. 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. "When I saw the story, it is sad to say I was not surprised," Alison Lewis told The US Sun. 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. The victims' families have also requested an independent autopsy, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville told Eyewitness News last week. 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. 2023 Cable News Network. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Alison and Jason weren't the only ones whose romantic vacations were ruined by the resort's conditions. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, I took pic of son, 18, before his first night out then the worst thing happened, Meg & Harry 'stunned' by King's 'cruel' Frogmore eviction 'punishment', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. Austin Chiarella said he was able to speak with his mother Saturday morning. Vincent was found dead in his hotel room hours after going to the medical center. Staff discovered the couples in separate villas the following morning and alerted police. "This matter remains under active investigation.". Both individuals showed signs of convulsion," they continued. Two men and a "They were all treated at different times, and they ate at different places," Rolle said at a press conference. "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 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. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! (The-CNN-Wire & 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Police pronounced the three people dead at the scene. Both werepronounced dead at the scene and also showed no signs of trauma. Several negative reviews say they felt duped by the advertised five-star resort. The beach area at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. "The butler asked on our last day if we were OK with him taking a liquor bottle from our room. Each of the victims was staying at a villa at Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. 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. Market data provided by Factset. 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. "It's certainly very irregular," CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus said. Following their recovery, the Delaware family received an $87 million settlement from the pesticide's parent company. In a statement released on Wednesday, Sandals Resorts said they "remain devastated by the unimaginable tragedy.". By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Meanwhile on Sunday,U.S. State Department said it was "closely monitoring" the probe. It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of three guests at Emerald Bay Resort on May 6, 2022. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "My dad was everything to me.". 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. He doesn't have a theory yet himself, especially without all the evidence. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. "It was by far the worst hotel I have been to. Theres still some investigations ongoing at the Sandals resort. 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. The couple had sought medical attention the day beforeand returnedto the hotel after receiving treatment at a facility, police said. All rights reserved. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. 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." All rights reserved. He told the outlet his mother was released from a clinic Thursday night and later woke to find her husband on the floor. 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