Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, died after falling ill at a Bahamas Sandals resort. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims We've received your submission. 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. It is possible staff could have drank right out of our bottles. To be clear, don't go to Bahamas. "When I saw the story, it is sad to say I was not surprised," Alison Lewis told The US Sun. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. We expected superb in the Bahamas. Three Americans died under mysterious circumstances and another was hospitalized on Friday while they were staying at the Sandals Resort on Great Exuma Tenn. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. Police are investigating after two men and a woman - who Legal Statement. He told the outlet his mother was released from a clinic Thursday night and later woke to find her husband on the floor. "A health emergency was initially reported and following the protocols, we immediately alerted emergency medical professionals and relevant local authorities to provide support and investigate the situation," it said. View our online Press Pack. "Our hearts are grieving and broken but full of hope," she shared in a statement to CNN. "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. 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. Police donot suspect foul play, Cooper said. "The hallway to our room had an unpleasant odor. "They were all treated at different times, and they ate at different places," Rolle said at a press conference. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). Donnis Chiarellawas airlifted from the resort to a hospital, said Bahamas Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper. 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. Three tourists have died at a five-star Sandals resort in the Bahamas after falling ill, officials have said. The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in 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.". Darville told Eyewitness News Bahamas thatenvironmental health scientists, physicians and others have been assigned to investigate the incident using toxicology and blood tests. ", "The officers were then directed to the second villa, where they found a caucasian male slumped against the wall in a bathroom unresponsive. 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. "It's certainly very irregular," CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus said. 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. a Delaware family was sickened at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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.. The video in the player above is from a previous report. All rights reserved. May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM "We are checking all of that and hopefully we will be able to determine whether it was some food or something else that caused it.". According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, authorities were informed on the morning of May 6 that three bodies had been found. Associate Editor, Human Interest - PEOPLE. Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. Each of the victims was staying at a villa at Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. 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 American Found Dead at Sandals Bahamas Resort Where 3 Tourists Died Earlier This Year, Tenn. MEGA Chiarellas wife, Here's what we know. I was surprised I got the door open," he 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Their son Austin toldABC News his mom woke up to find that "she couldn't move" and "her legs and arms were swollen.". 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. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage). "We can confirm the death of three U.S. citizens in the Bahamas," the State Department wrote in a statement to USA TODAY. Initial investigations revealed the man and woman found together - who showed signs of convulsion - had complained of illness the previous evening, police added. A reviewer named Christina Allen said had a similar negative experience with the open bottles and moved rooms because of a bug infestation. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). Austin Chiarella told ABC News his parents were celebrating their anniversary in the Bahamas when they fell ill. Staff notified police Friday morning that they had discovered a male guest unresponsive at a resort villa. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Staff discovered the couples in separate villas the following morning and alerted police. Erwin Havranek said in his review, "Hated our room. 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. The news was first reported by the Nassau Guardian on Monday. 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. One of the victims was named as Vincent Chiarella, from Birmingham, Alabama, who had been celebrating an anniversary with his wife Donnis. Some guests had been treated at a clinic for nausea and vomiting the day before the deaths, health minister Dr Michael Darville said. Austin Chiarella, the son of Vincent and Donnis, previously said he was "heartbroken" over his father's death. Sandals did not immediately respond to a request Monday from Fox News Digital for comment. Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. Three tourists have died at a five-star Sandals resort in the Bahamas after falling ill, officials have said. "It was hard to sleep last night - every time the a/c came on, I woke up.". 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. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. We have taken additional measures such as engaging environmental safety experts for a comprehensive review of all systems across the resort. Market data provided by Factset. Alison and Jason weren't the only ones whose romantic vacations were ruined by the resort's conditions. "Her legs and arms was swollen and she couldn't move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.". As of Wednesday, it remains unclear how the three tourists died at the property. "We joked and said just don't look in there, but now I wish I took pictures.". "To see all of our alcohol bottles had the seals broken. Caroline Phillips Fortenberry, the daughter of Michael and Robbie, said her parents "generously loved their family and friends," and will be dearly missed. In addition, CO detectors have been placed in all guest rooms at Sandals Emerald Bay and detectors will be installed in all guest rooms throughout the portfolio.. 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. 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. Theres been ongoing speculation about what mightve caused the deaths, including an investigation into the food that was served. "We are actively working to support both the investigation as well as the guests' families in every way possible during this difficult time. 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. Out of respect for the privacy of the families, we have nothing further to add at this time.". Three Americans were found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas and a fourth has been hospitalized, officials said. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Discovery Company. "We joked and said just don't look in there, but now I wish I took pictures.". Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Hotel staff discovered the three people unresponsive in their villas at the Emerald Bay Sandals Resort on Great Exuma on Friday morning. Both individuals showed signs of convulsion," they continued. Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. "The toxicology reports are still outstanding. MIke Phillips, and his wife, Robbie, were found dead last week in their villa at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. The medical examiner said the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. One other tourist fell ill, but has begun to recover after being airlifted to a hospital. Police would not comment beyond the cause of death for all three US citizens in the latest news release. "The pool was freezing, and the color looked wrong, dirty. 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 died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Exuma in May. BAHAMAS SANDALS DEATHS: FAMILIES OF AMERICANS FOUND DEAD AT RESORT ASK FOR SECOND AUTOPSY, REPORT SAYS. "It sounds like it may have been a fault with the a/c in the unit, causing a toxic coolant leak," the message said. 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. "The accommodations were not sanitary. They are all open when you get there. All Rights Reserved. The local doctor later pronounced both persons dead.". This did not make us feel very safe. Chiarellas wife, Donnis, was briefly hospitalized but recovered. 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. Rolle said all four Americans went to a doctor after complaining of feeling ill the night before their bodies were discovered on Friday morning. "She couldn't move," he said. 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. 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 newspaper reported Monday that carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death. 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To be clear, don't go to Bahamas. Pic: Google Street View, One victim had been celebrating his anniversary in the Bahamas. The force said there were "no signs of trauma" and all were pronounced dead by a local doctor. Mrs Chiarella had fallen ill on Thursday but "thought she was all right" after she was released from the clinic, her son said. Results were expected within a week. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. Only Jamaica.". The couple in the second villa showed signs of "convulsion," according to police. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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.. "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. The three deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma were also confirmed by Sandals spokeswoman Stacy Royal and the US State Department. 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. I just knew it was awful. "We are closely monitoring local authorities investigation into the cause of death. All rights reserved. Erwin Havranek said in his review, "Hated our room. While travelling to the resort, officers were told another man and a woman had also been found unresponsive in another villa. 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". The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. appreciated. LATEST:State Department 'closely monitoring' investigation into deaths. Chiarella'swife was hospitalized in the Bahamas and laterairlifted to Florida hospital in serious condition, Rolle said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/eLY7TKNJzE. "The walls were corroded, and it looked like nobody opened the door in like 10 years or done any maintenance. Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. 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. 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 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). In the second villa, police discovered one man unresponsive and slouched against a bathroom wall, and another woman unresponsive on a bed. 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