Sandals resort has now installed carbon monoxide detectors in the guest rooms after the death of 3 Americans
Early in May, at Sandals resort in the Bahamas where three Americans were found dead, following which they have now installed carbon monoxide detectors in all the guest rooms.
Those who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, on May 6, were Michael Phillips, 68, Robbie Phillips, 65, of Tennessee, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, of Florida.
“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 said in a statement obtained by Fox News media outlet.
The further statement continues with, “Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is and will always be paramount. 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.”
“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,” it added.
Sandals furthermore told it remains, “devastated by the unimaginable event that occurred at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort earlier this month that resulted in the loss of three lives, including two members of our beloved travel advisor community, and the recovery of a fourth guest.”
The survivor of the incident Donnis Chiarella, 65, was the lone survivor, has been recovered and discharged from HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in Miami, said the spokesperson of Sandals Bahamas told the Fox News Digital earlier this week.
