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. The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. "We are actively working to support both the investigation as well as the guests' families in every way possible during this difficult time. 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 Police have said they do not suspect foul play in the deaths or in the woman's hospitalization. All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. elevatesafety regulationsand enforcefood and drinkinspections. All rights reserved. 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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 pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in June 2016. 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. Several negative reviews say they felt duped by the advertised five-star resort. Following their recovery, the Delaware family received an $87 million settlement from the pesticide's parent company. "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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sandals did not immediately respond to a request Monday from Fox News Digital for comment. "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. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". The Royal Bahamas Police Force has released the names of three American tourists who died under mysterious circumstances at a resort last week. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. They are all open when you get there. I was surprised I got the door open," he said. "The hallway to our room had an unpleasant odor. "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 lab in Philadelphia is currently working to expedite toxicology reports from the victims to help authorities understand what took place at the resort. "The pool was freezing, and the color looked wrong, dirty. "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. Please enter valid email address to continue. The beach area at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. ", "The officers were then directed to the second villa, where they found a caucasian male slumped against the wall in a bathroom unresponsive. May 27, 2022 / 1:23 PM Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. It was not clear if the villas had carbon monoxide detectors and if they did, whether they were working. We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. "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. Three tourists have died at a five-star Sandals resort in the Bahamas after falling ill, officials have said. Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, died after falling ill at a Bahamas Sandals resort. 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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. 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. The newspaper reported Monday that carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death. 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. We had to make repeated calls to have our in room mini bar stocked. It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of three guests at Emerald Bay Resort on May 6, 2022. 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. Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy report to determine the exact cause of deaths. ", Jason said he opened the door to the A/C unit in their villa and said it was "disgusting.". Chiarella's wife, Donnis, 65, was airlifted to the nation's capital of Nassau for further treatment before being transferred to Florida. Don't go there. Police pronounced the three people dead at the scene. I was surprised I got the door open," he said. Three people were found dead at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Robbie and Michael Phillips, two of the victims discovered dead on May 6 at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. The State Department said Sunday that it is "closely monitoring" aRoyal Bahamian Police investigation into the deaths of threeAmericans at a Bahamas resort. The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. "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. LATEST:State Department 'closely monitoring' investigation into deaths. In a statement released on Wednesday, Sandals Resorts said they "remain devastated by the unimaginable tragedy.". The local doctor later pronounced the victim dead. 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. The three deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma were also confirmed by Sandals spokeswoman Stacy Royal and the US State Department. The video in the player above is from a previous report. We feel that what we are seeing is an isolated case associated in a particular area, Darville said. 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. There is so much wrong with this place. 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. An additional American woman was airlifted to a hospital, Bahamas Acting Prime MinisterChester Cooper said in a statement. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. All rights reserved. While police were on the way to the resort, staff informed them they had discovered another man and woman, also unresponsive, in a separate villa, police said. Pic: Google Street View, One victim had been celebrating his anniversary in the Bahamas. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. They were pumping water into it from somewhere. Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma island. 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It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of three guests at Emerald Bay Resort on May 6, 2022. 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. "The toxicology reports are still outstanding. Staff found the two couples in separate villas at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Exuma on May 6. The reports, including the autopsies of all three victims, are expected to be released soon, CBS Miami reports. "The officers examined the bodies and found no signs of trauma. Hotel staff discovered the three people unresponsive in their villas at the Emerald Bay Sandals Resort on Great Exuma on Friday morning. We had to call to have the room serviced. Their families last week reportedly asked investigators to allow a pathologist from abroad to perform a second autopsy. "She couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door, Austin said. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). "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.". The sinks in the bathroom barely had any water pressure. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals). "The accommodations were not sanitary. The victims' families have also requested an independent autopsy, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville told Eyewitness News last week. Market data provided by Factset. Food was barely OK. "Our previous experiences in Jamaica were superb. investigation into the food that was served. 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." Robbie Phillips was found "responsive" on a bed in the bedroom. 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 Weeks after the deaths, Sandals Resorts announced that it had installed carbon monoxide detectors in all guest rooms at the Emerald Bay resort, and told The Three Americans died of unknown causes Friday at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas Great Exuma island, and police are investigating, officials said. The newspaper reported Monday that carbon monoxide poisoning was determined to be the cause of death. At least one well-respected doctor is skeptical of the A/C unit malfunction idea. 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. "Her legs and arms was swollen and she couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.". CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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." Going back to Jamaica where sandals was perfect. Possible leaks from the air conditioning and the water heater on the property are also being probed. or redistributed. We expected superb in the Bahamas. Out of respect for the privacy of the families, we have nothing further to add at this time.". 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. 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. 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 The lone survivor of the two couples is Vincent's wife Donnis, who is in "serious" condition in a hospital. 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. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage). Autopsy and toxicology reports have been completed following the deaths of Tennessee couple Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie Phillips, 65, and Florida resident Vincent Chiarella, 64, according to the Nassau Guardian. The toilet area smelled like a port a potty. 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. Discovery Company. Vincent was found dead in his hotel room hours after going to the medical center. Updated Did you encounter any technical issues? You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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 reviewer named Christina Allen said had a similar negative experience with the open bottles and moved rooms because of a bug infestation. A message posted on the Facebook page of Chris Coucheron-Aamot, a guest at the Sandals resort, said on Saturday there was "crime scene tape and security guards all around our unit". Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Three Americans were found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas and a fourth has been hospitalized, officials said. "My dad was everything to me.". "We are closely monitoring local authorities investigation into the cause of death. "She couldnt move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door, Austin said. SEE ALSO | Police name 3 US tourists found dead at Bahamas Sandals resort; woman remains hospitalized. 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 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. The circumstances of Chiarellas wife, Donnis, was briefly hospitalized but recovered. 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