Carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths of three Americans at a resort in the Bahamas a few weeks ago, officials said Monday.
Toxicology and autopsy reports of Americans (Michael, Robbie Phillips and Vincent Chiarella) were released on Monday. At the Sandals Hotel, carbon monoxide, a tasteless and odorless gas, was reported as the cause of death, officials said. Nassau GuardianWithout providing any further information.
The three died in a mysterious situation on May 6 while staying in separate rooms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort. Chiarella’s wife, Donnis, was hospitalized in crisis, but she later recovered, but they were allegedly unresponsive.
“Some investigations are still underway at Sandals Resort,” said Dr. Michael Durville, Minister of Health of the Bahamas. Witness news..
None of the three who died showed signs of trauma, according to the Royal Bahamas Police. Authorities eliminated fraud earlier this month.
Dead American family Reportedly Requested a second investigation and another autopsy. Investigators were also investigating whether food poisoning played a role and reports of “strong odors” of pesticides at Sandals Resort.
“I don’t know exactly how far it has gone, but we are happy to help those who want to reach the bottom of their loved ones. [death]”Darville said. “So those demands are being enjoyed. At this point, I don’t know exactly where they are.”
Two days after their death was reported, the US State Department issued a statement that it was “closely monitoring” the situation.
“We can see the deaths of three U.S. citizens in the Bahamas. We are closely monitoring local government investigations into the cause of death. We provide the support of all appropriate consulates. We’re ready. We respect the privacy of our families, so we can’t add any more at this time, “said a spokeswoman for the agency at the time.
Meanwhile, the son of the Chiarella couple told local media that they were in the Bahamas to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Austin said that on the day Vincent Chiarella was found dead, Donis Chiarella woke up and found that “she couldn’t move” and her husband was “lying on the floor.” Chiarella said.
“Her legs and arms [were] Swollen, she couldn’t move and shouted to bring someone to the door, “he added.
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Jack Phillips is the latest news reporter for The Epoch Times, based in New York.