Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The sinks in the bathroom barely had any water pressure. I just knew it was awful. Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, died after falling ill at a Bahamas Sandals resort. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The victims' families have also requested an independent autopsy, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville told Eyewitness News last week. Samples collectedfrom the bodies, the rooms where they were staying and the nearby area have been sent to a Philadelphia lab toexamined, Rolle said. ", Jason said he opened the door to the A/C unit in their villa and said it was "disgusting.". All guests received treatment and returned to the resort that night. The State Department said Sunday that it is "closely monitoring" aRoyal Bahamian Police investigation into the deaths of threeAmericans at a Bahamas resort. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/eLY7TKNJzE. Two men and a A caucasian female was also found in a bedroom on a bed. Hotel staff discovered the three people unresponsive in their villas at the Emerald Bay Sandals Resort on Great Exuma on Friday morning. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. 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. Tenn. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. Three Americans died in May at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. 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. or redistributed. We had to call to have the room serviced. Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy report to determine the exact cause of deaths. "The hallway to our room had an unpleasant odor. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Investigators believethe illnesses are "an isolated case associated in a particular area" and are limited to the four Americans, Darville said. On entering a bedroom, they found a caucasian male laying on the ground unresponsive," the RBPF said in the statement. elevatesafety regulationsand enforcefood and drinkinspections. Only Jamaica.". We have taken additional measures such as engaging environmental safety experts for a comprehensive review of all systems across the resort. 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Theres been ongoing speculation about what mightve caused the deaths, including an investigation into the food that was served. "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. The three Americans died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Exuma in May. Vincent's wife, Donnis Chiarella, 65, survived and was airlifted to a Florida hospital, where she was initially listed in serious condition. Some guests had been treated at a clinic for nausea and vomiting the day before the deaths, health minister Dr Michael Darville said. 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. 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The police department said that the incident remains "under investigation" at this time. Erwin Havranek said in his review, "Hated our room. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Our parents left a legacy of faith in Jesus and generously loved their family and friends. None of the deceased showed any trauma, but showed signs of convulsions, the Royal Bahamian Police said. Please enter valid email address to continue. Theres still some investigations ongoing at the Sandals resort. For other inquiries, Contact Us. CNNs Liam Reilly contributed to this report. We've received your submission. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. Police in the Bahamas have identified the three Americans Monday who were found dead late last week at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma island. Possible leaks from the air conditioning and the water heater on the property are also being probed. "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. Austin Chiarella said he was able to speak with his mother Saturday morning. "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. This did not make us feel very safe. Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital. The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. All Rights Reserved. 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. The website reported that the government will facilitate the request, as Darville wants to "get to the bottom" of the investigation. We expected superb in the Bahamas. 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. 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. Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. Rolle refused to speculate on what might have made the tourists ill, but medical officials and police said they do not suspect foul play. It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of three guests at Emerald Bay Resort on May 6, 2022. "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. a Delaware family was sickened at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. 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. 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. The reports, including the autopsies of all three victims, are expected to be released soon, CBS Miami reports. 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". They are all open when you get there. 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. Food was barely OK. "Our previous experiences in Jamaica were superb. The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. 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. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". 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. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. 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. 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The local doctor later pronounced the victim dead. 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, while another woman was airlifted to hospital. "My dad was everything to me.". Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. All rights reserved. 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. The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. Legal Statement. "Her legs and arms was swollen and she couldn't move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.". ", 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.". We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. One of the victims was named as Vincent Chiarella, from Birmingham, Alabama, who had been celebrating an anniversary with his wife Donnis. 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. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. "When I saw the story, it is sad to say I was not surprised," Alison Lewis told The US Sun. The three American tourists who died at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a report. Another woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment. "It was by far the worst hotel I have been to. He told the outlet his mother was released from a clinic Thursday night and later woke to find her husband on the floor. Donnis Chiarellawas airlifted from the resort to a hospital, said Bahamas Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper. "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. "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. Caroline Phillips Fortenberry, the daughter of Michael and Robbie, said her parents "generously loved their family and friends," and will be dearly missed. Their families last week reportedly asked investigators to allow a pathologist from abroad to perform a second autopsy. 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. "This matter remains under active investigation.". MEGA Chiarellas wife, The three Americans died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Exuma in May. 3 Americans Found Dead at Sandals Resort in the Bahamas Identified Human Interest Tenn. All rights reserved. A reviewer named Christina Allen said had a similar negative experience with the open bottles and moved rooms because of a bug infestation. The threewere found dead and a fourth was hospitalized Friday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resorton the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. Vincent was found dead in his hotel room hours after going to the medical center. ", Jason said he opened the door to the A/C unit in their villa and said it was "disgusting.". Rolle said all four Americans went to a doctor after complaining of feeling ill the night before their bodies were discovered on Friday morning. "We are closely monitoring local authorities investigation into the cause of death. 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 The medical examiner said the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning. A one-star review by a person named "Ryan" listed six major issues during the stay, including how the air conditioning wasn't working. "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. Police would not comment beyond the cause of death for all three US citizens in the latest news release. Results were expected within a week. As of Wednesday, it remains unclear how the three tourists died at the property. Each of the victims was staying at a villa at Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. A one-star review by a person named "Ryan" listed six major issues during the stay, including how the air conditioning wasn't working. 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 `` When I saw the story, it remains unclear how the three Americans died May. 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