The medical examiner said the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning. "The butler asked on our last day if we were OK with him taking a liquor bottle from our room. The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. Don't go there. 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." Chiarella'swife was hospitalized in the Bahamas and laterairlifted to Florida hospital in serious condition, Rolle said. Following their recovery, the Delaware family received an $87 million settlement from the pesticide's parent company. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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". Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much ", RELATED VIDEO: Missing Man Found Dead, Wife Hospitalized After Their RV Is Discovered in Remote Area of Nevada. The three were found dead and a fourth was hospitalized Friday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. 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 "I am just so heartbroken right now," hesaid. The three American tourists who died at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a report. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". 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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. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. 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. "They were all treated at different times, and they ate at different places," Rolle said at a press conference. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police pronounced the three people dead at the scene. The deaths occurred Friday at the Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma. Results were expected within a week. I was surprised I got the door open," he said. "Her legs and arms was swollen and she couldn't move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.". Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. (Facebook/Thesandalslady). This did not make us feel very safe. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". 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. "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. A one-star review by a person named "Ryan" listed six major issues during the stay, including how the air conditioning wasn't working. "We are closely monitoring local authorities investigation into the cause of death. appreciated. Austin Chiarella, the son of Vincent and Donnis, previously said he was "heartbroken" over his father's death. First published on May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM. Alison and Jason weren't the only ones whose romantic vacations were ruined by the resort's conditions. Rolle refused to speculate on what might have made the tourists ill, but medical officials and police said they do not suspect foul play. 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. There is so much wrong with this place. "The hallway to our room had an unpleasant odor. I just knew it was awful. "This matter remains under active investigation.". Rolle said he would not speculate on thecause of their deaths as police and health officials continue their investigation. 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. 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. The reports, including the autopsies of all three victims, are expected to be released soon, CBS Miami reports. "Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is and will always be paramount. Staff notified police Friday morning that they had discovered a male guest unresponsive at a resort villa. While travelling to the resort, officers were told another man and a woman had also been found unresponsive in another villa. The beach area at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. Chiarella's wife, Donnis, 65, was airlifted to the nation's capital of Nassau for further treatment before being transferred to Florida. 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 "Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is and will always be paramount. "The butler asked on our last day if we were OK with him taking a liquor bottle from our room. 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. 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 He doesn't have a theory yet himself, especially without all the evidence. "Our entire team is keeping the families in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.". At a Monday afternoon news conference, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said that the Mrs Chiarella had fallen ill on Thursday but "thought she was all right" after she was released from the clinic, her son said. Food was barely OK. "Our previous experiences in Jamaica were superb. Police are investigating after two men and a woman - who 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 beach area at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. 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. 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. Some guests had been treated at a clinic for nausea and vomiting the day before the deaths, health minister Dr Michael Darville said. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. Pic: Google Street View, One victim had been celebrating his anniversary in the Bahamas. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. "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. 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. "My dad was everything to me," he told ABC News of his late father. MEGA Chiarellas wife, "It's certainly very irregular," CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus said. Our parents left a legacy of faith in Jesus and generously loved their family and friends. 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 was by far the worst hotel I have been to. Legal Statement. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. The three deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma were also confirmed by Sandals spokeswoman Stacy Royal and the US State Department. She too was unresponsive. 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. Their son Austin toldABC News his mom woke up to find that "she couldn't move" and "her legs and arms were swollen.". Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. 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. It was not clear if the villas had carbon monoxide detectors and if they did, whether they were working. 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 three Americans died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Exuma in May. "Her legs and arms was swollen and she couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.". A reviewer named Christina Allen said had a similar negative experience with the open bottles and moved rooms because of a bug infestation. 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 Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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Meanwhile on Sunday,U.S. State Department said it was "closely monitoring" the probe. "The accommodations were not sanitary. Staff found the two couples in separate villas at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Exuma on May 6. Several negative reviews say they felt duped by the advertised five-star resort. No one could go in the pool. We expected superb in the Bahamas. They are all open when you get there. A US tourist suddenly vomited twice during the night while staying in the same "disgusting" resort where three people mysteriously died. All guests received treatment and returned to the resort that night. 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". 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. 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. 0:00. Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. It's unclear what caused the illnesses. "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 victims were found unresponsive in their rooms after allegedly seeking medical help for feeling ill the prior night. Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage/Getty Images Who are the victims? The identity of the three victims was not released. Royal Bahamas Police said they had been alerted by staff at the Sandals resort that a man had been found "unresponsive" in a villa. Only Jamaica.". MIke Phillips, and his wife, Robbie, were found dead last week in their villa at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. Both werepronounced dead at the scene and also showed no signs of trauma. "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. Three Americans died in May at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. Their son Austin toldABC News his mom woke up to find that "she couldn't move" and "her legs and arms were swollen.". Three tourists have died at a five-star Sandals resort in the Bahamas after falling ill, officials have said. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). "On their arrival at the scene they were directed to the first villa. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, authorities were informed on the morning of May 6 that three bodies had been found. Police have said they do not suspect foul play in the deaths or in the woman's hospitalization. He told the outlet his mother was released from a clinic Thursday night and later woke to find her husband on the floor. 2. We already miss them terribly. An additional American woman was airlifted to a hospital, Bahamas Acting Prime MinisterChester Cooper said in a statement. 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. Out of respect for the privacy of the families, we have nothing further to add at this time.". May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM Theres been ongoing speculation about what mightve caused the deaths, including an investigation into the food that was served. Darville told Eyewitness News Bahamas thatenvironmental health scientists, physicians and others have been assigned to investigate the incident using toxicology and blood tests. 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. Possible leaks from the air conditioning and the water heater on the property are also being probed. Rolle said all four Americans went to a doctor after complaining of feeling ill the night before their bodies were discovered on Friday morning. "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. 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. 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. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. "We can confirm the death of three U.S. citizens in the Bahamas," the State Department wrote in a statement to USA TODAY. 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 toilet area smelled like a port a potty. BAHAMAS SANDALS DEATHS: FAMILIES OF AMERICANS FOUND DEAD AT RESORT ASK FOR SECOND AUTOPSY, REPORT SAYS. 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. ", Jason said he opened the door to the A/C unit in their villa and said it was "disgusting.". To be clear, don't go to Bahamas. Tenn. Three Americans were found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas and a fourth has been hospitalized, officials said. Staff discovered the couples in separate villas the following morning and alerted police. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Their families last week reportedly asked investigators to allow a pathologist from abroad to perform a second autopsy. Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. Sandals did not immediately respond to a request Monday from Fox News Digital for comment. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The tourists Tennessee couple Michael Phillips, 68, and his wife, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Florida resident Vincent Paul Chiarella, 64 died "as a result of asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning," the Royal Bahamas Police Force said on Tuesday in a news release obtained by PEOPLE. He told ABC News: "She woke up and my dad was laying there on the floor, and she couldn't move. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Both individuals showed signs of convulsion," they continued. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. The circumstances of All rights reserved. Another woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment. a Delaware family was sickened at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. 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.. 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. 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. "When I saw the story, it is sad to say I was not surprised," Alison Lewis told The US Sun. All rights reserved. What mysterious illness resulted in the death of 3 Americans The local doctor later pronounced the victim dead. 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. 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. They were pumping water into it from somewhere. It is possible staff could have drank right out of our bottles. View our online Press Pack. The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. 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. Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, died after falling ill at a Bahamas Sandals resort. Samples collectedfrom the bodies, the rooms where they were staying and the nearby area have been sent to a Philadelphia lab toexamined, Rolle said. Several guests also complained that there was a strong odor of insecticides. Three tourists have died at a five-star Sandals resort in the Bahamas after falling ill, officials have said. Caroline Phillips Fortenberry, the daughter of Michael and Robbie, said her parents "generously loved their family and friends," and will be dearly missed. The website reported that the government will facilitate the request, as Darville wants to "get to the bottom" of the investigation. The police department said that the incident remains "under investigation" at this time. Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. Austin Chiarella told ABC News his parents were celebrating their anniversary in the Bahamas when they fell ill. 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. The newspaper reported Monday that carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death. A US tourist suddenly vomited twice during the night while staying in the same "disgusting" resort where three people mysteriously died. "The pool was freezing, and the color looked wrong, dirty. Vincent Paul Chiarella, 64, of Florida, and Michael Phillips, 68, andRobbie Phillips, 65,of Tennessee, were identified as the Americans who died. It typically attacks the lungs and sinuses, according to WebMD. 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. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. ", "The officers were then directed to the second villa, where they found a caucasian male slumped against the wall in a bathroom unresponsive. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Chiarellas wife, Donnis, was briefly hospitalized but recovered. "She couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door, Austin said. Chiarella's wife, Donnis, fell ill and was airlifted to a Florida hospital, where she continues to recover, according to Sandals. Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. 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. Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy report to determine the exact cause of deaths. "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. Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. 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. / CBS News. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Vincent was found dead in his hotel room hours after going to the medical center. I was surprised I got the door open," he said. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. Each of the victims was staying at a villa at Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. 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. Family Says Their 'Hearts Are Grieving' Couple Who Mysteriously Died at Sandals Resort in Bahamas. The sinks in the bathroom barely had any water pressure. 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 Two men and a "It was hard to sleep last night - every time the a/c came on, I woke up.". We had to call to have the room serviced. "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. 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. ", Jason said he opened the door to the A/C unit in their villa and said it was "disgusting.". Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ", 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.". ), 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. Corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door to the resort 's conditions of May 6 Sandals... 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