Bahamas police probe food in deaths of 3 Americans at Sandals resort

Bahamas authorities investigating the deaths of three Individuals on trip at a resort are wanting into whether or not meals performed a task within the mysterious instances.

Police Commissioner Paul Rolle mentioned Monday the victims had eaten various things and individually sought medical assist after feeling in poor health the night time earlier than they have been discovered unresponsive in two adjoining villas situated in the identical constructing on the Sandals resort in Exhuma Friday, the Nassau Guardian reported.

“They have been all handled at totally different occasions and so they ate at totally different locations,” Rolle mentioned of the victims, “so … we’re checking all of that, which we'll hopefully have the ability to decide whether or not or not it was some meals or one thing else that triggered it.”

The deceased have been recognized as husband-and-wife journey brokers Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie Phillips, 65, of Tennessee, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, of Florida.

Vincent’s spouse, Donnis Chiarella, 65, suffered a extreme response reportedly involving paralysis and swollen limbs, and was flown to a hospital in Miami.

Some company staying on the Sandals resort instructed NBC Information this week a couple of “robust odor” of pesticides on the property.

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Robbie and Michael Phillips of Tennessee died on the resort.

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A spokesman on the HCA Florida Kendall Hospital instructed Fox Information Digital that Donnis’ situation was upgraded from severe to good Tuesday.

Rolle mentioned the 2 couples had gone individually to a clinic in George City final Thursday, complaining of unspecified illnesses.

Blood samples taken from the American vacationers have been despatched to a lab in Philadelphia, with toxicology outcomes anticipated inside days.

Vincent Chiarella (left) and his spouse Donnis are pictured at Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma, Bahamas.

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The Phillips and Chiarella couples have been discovered unresponsive — with one nonetheless alive — at this villa.

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“As soon as these examinations are achieved, our pathologist would have the ability to present us with an official report as to the precise explanation for demise and assist us to find out precisely what has occurred,” Rolle mentioned.

Bahamas officers have additionally collected samples from the rooms the place the victims have been staying and the encircling property to find out whether or not any contaminants have been current.

Different company staying on the Sandals resort instructed NBC Information this week a couple of “robust odor” of pesticides on the property, which the Bahamian authorities are investigating.

Bahamas officers have additionally collected samples from the rooms the place the victims have been staying.

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Blood samples taken from the American vacationers have been despatched to a lab in Philadelphia.

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Officers are additionally wanting into potential leaks from air con items and the water heater on the property.