Three American tourists were found dead at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas’ Great Exuma Island on Friday morning. A fourth person was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
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An investigation is currently underway after two men and a woman were found dead at the resort after hotel staff found one of the men responsive in one of the villas as reported by BuzzFeed. In a press release from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, another man and woman were also found responsive in a different villa.
“On entering a bedroom, they found a Caucasian male lying on the ground unresponsive. An examination of the body was conducted, and there were no signs of trauma found. The local doctor later pronounced the victim dead. The officers were then directed to the second villa, where they found a caucasian male slumped against a wall in a bathroom unresponsive. A caucasian female was also found in a bedroom on a bed. Both individuals showed signs of convulsion.”
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Detectives from New Providence are in Exuma investigating the death of two men and a woman. pic.twitter.com/wcI9QTW2XG
— Our News Bahamas (@OurNewsRev) May 6, 2022
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The outlet also reported that the second couple complained about experiencing symptoms of vomiting plus nausea and received treatment at a local clinic the night before their deaths. Currently, the cause of death is unknown. A fourth person who was transported to a hospital in New Providence is reported to be in stable condition. Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper said no foul play has been suspected.
One of the victims was identified as Vincent Chiarella, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama. His son, Austin Chiarella, told ABC News that was staying in the Bahamas with his wife, Donnis Chiarella, for their anniversary. Donnis was identified as the fourth person.
“She woke up and my dad was laying there on the floor, and she couldn’t move. Her legs and arms were swollen and she couldn’t move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door. “I am just so heartbroken right now. My dad was everything to me.”
Bahamas Minister of Health & Wellness Dr. Michael Darville called the situation an “isolated incident” and said the incident doesn’t pose any risk to other guests at the resort.
“There’s no potential risk to any of the residents on Exuma as well as residents at the resort or any other resort on the on Exuma,”
Sandals also released a statement in light of the investigation and said they are offering support to officials.
“A health emergency was initially reported and following our protocols we immediately alerted emergency medical professionals and relevant local authorities. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we cannot disclose further information at this time.”