Couple found dead in Mexico; Responding paramedics now sick | Elizabeth Vargas Reports

A California couple was found dead in a Mexican resort after suspected exposure to an "unknown substance." Now, the paramedics who responded to the scene have been hospitalized. Correspondent Nancy Loo joins "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" with the latest in the case.
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[@beckyshell4649]

I remember several years ago a couple was found dead in a hotel room. A few months another couple was found dead in the same hotel and in the same room. All four deaths were a mystery. When they got to investigating the incidents it was discovered that there was a half floor under the room for utilities to be run. The hotel had a pool that was heated by a gas burner that was vented through a pipe that ran under the room. The pipe had a break in it where the room was. It was leaking CO into the room and would dissipate when the heaters were not burning.

[@karencarter8029]

Hey yeah I remember that story , nobody ever followed up on it that I recall

[@abbyt4713]

I watched that on the news too...

[@elloradiehl]

Wow!

[@jelaifriendsfloreinchannel7888]

Means there is already a trend, precedents of Americans being killed or rather killed in that hotel. Yet Americans still stay in that hotel. An intensive investigation by the FBI or concerned US Embassy must be done then in the said hotel..

[@thoughtsfromathenasreality]

Sounds logical.

[@chasefancy3092]

This isn't related to carbon monoxide poisoning. The paramedics came down with respiratory symptoms in a very short time frame. The pathogen was obviously transferred through contact. The pathogen must be extracted and isolated to determine the cause. These two should also be under quarantine until further study can resolve the issue.

[@carlv8168]

Maybe fenty?

[@johnharris7756]

That’s what I thought

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

@@johnharris7756 me too... apparently learning from history is no longer a thing pple are capable of, evenif its recent and world changing... nor is critical thinking.

[@JessicaTheEngineer]

That’s exactly what I thought! Omg could this be like SARS!? Considering we didn’t contain covid very well this could be bad!!!

[@dejavuking]

No yea that’s what I’ve said above in my other comment. This is either ironising radiation or a deadly pathogen. If it’s a pathogen it’s already spreading because who’ve these paramedics came into contact will also soon become sick!. If it’s radiation that’s easier to contain in a sense still a disaster as it means there will be pockets of high radiation in unknown areas!. Both cases would indicate some kind of assassination, meaning what the bloody hell were these two involved in, criminally or intelligence agency wise!. To kill people with a deadly dose of radiation or a deadly pathogen is state sponsored levels of assassination not some angry bloke down the road. One things clear this could be a catastrophe international incident if that pathogen is spreading were fxcked!.

[@jemmrich]

Imagine turning off safety features because they keep alerting of a problem---rather than fixing the problem. Yikes. So sad for the families involved.

[@jodyjackson5475]

Sounds just like allopathic medicine

[@plzsavethebeez743]

I smell sewage!

[@BN2K]

This is absolutely tragic; imagine taking a vacation with your loved one and end up dying. I hope the authorities find the real reason for this tragic loss. Praying for the paramedics who are fighting for their lives 🙏🏾

[@stvargas69]

Its Mexico, good luck with trusting authorities getting the culprit

[@the.communist]

Doesnt matter if take vacation with "your loved one" or alone.

[@AishawithanEye]

All the best love stories end in happily ever after or death, which are arguably the same thing.

[@des_smith7658]

It matters

[@bearez1]

Will you even know you died?

[@TightyWhiteyTrash]

So the detectors kept “going off” and people were annoyed by the beeping?! Didn’t someone ever think that them “going off” actually means something?!

[@melissachartres3219]

HA! No... that crazy talk!

[@TightyWhiteyTrash]

@@melissachartres3219 LOL! You probably won’t get this Spongebob reference, but Spongebob once said To Patrick *”that’s crazy talk”* ANYWAYS, I can just imagine someone getting annoyed by the beeping and wondering why do those circular things on the ceiling keep making noise?! It’s a nuisance to my ears! Um that annoying sound is trying to save your life bro 😔

[@stevenfoust3782]

You’re assuming the people “complaining “ weren’t expressing concern and the hotel ignored them

[@ag4allgood]

No comprendi amigo !

[@greciacastro9020]

Uhmmm… you are going to be surprise at the ignorance from people in other countries, I am not joking 😭✋

[@BigBoss2000]

I hope the paramedics recover 🙏🙏

[@chasefancy3092]

You raised an excellent point. This is contingent upon how much of the pathogen they were able to harness in the body. Judging by the time frame and limited contact, they should make a recovery. Will it be a full recovery? Insufficient data because we are unaware of the long term consequences at this time.

[@Desert-edDave]

@@chasefancy3092Nothing but assumptions. You are even assuming the paramedics are 1) telling the truth and 2) that a pathogen was involved. Nothing reported even indicated a pathogen was the cause or a contributor. Lots of mental masturbation ensues. 🤣😆

[@chasefancy3092]

@@Desert-edDave the fact nothing reported didn't include a pathogen should scare you even more. Didn't you learn from the lack of transparency with COVID? We cannot take any chances or there will be another outbreak.

[@tynao2029]

Lol. The paramedics are perfectly fine. It's a GoFundMe scam. They tested the air quality after the deaths and it was fine. There was only damage done to the couple, deliberately.

[@BigBoss2000]

@@tynao2029 Wow really? That’s messed up

[@lovelight...1940]

This is tragic. My children lost their father unfortunately to this deadly gas by way of generator poisoning. Really sad!! My condolencias go out to the families and friends of both victims.

[@amandamorgan2802]

So,a generator can cause gas poisoning if too close?

[@OrNaurItsKat]

​@@amandamorgan2802My husband works in natural gas and was investigating a home because their carbon monoxide alarm was going off, it turned out that it was actually coming from their neighbor's generator that was close to some kind of vent on the house. The neighbor's generator was giving off huge amounts of carbon monoxide and the vent was just pulling all of it in their home. Thankfully he was able to find the source and no one was hurt!

[@FamilyManMoving]

@@amandamorgan2802 Yes. Anything that combusts creates carbon monoxide - even a candle. The issue is how much. The number one cause of CO poisoning in residential spaces is gas heating - usually the water heater not venting correctly. Generators in garages and porches are also a big problem. Generators within 20 foot of a window can fill a room with CO pretty fast. Whole house forced air heaters have sensors that detect blocked or non-existent venting and shut down. Water heaters do not. They just use a voltage signal for some external relay to turn on a fan to suck the fumes out. If the fan fails...the CO backs up. If you have a gas furnace and/or water heater, you should get a few CO detectors and place them near the units, and also in the living areas. If you hear a CO detector go off, do not go looking for the problem or wake anyone to talk it over. Open windows and doors _immediately_. Do not delay. Wait until everything is nice and vented before looking for a problem. You can pass out from CO without even knowing it is happening. Just get fresh air first, then worry about everyone and everything else. You are no help if you pass out.

[@larrywilliams3858]

Stop it!!!! CO is not heavier than air, and does not "pool" in basements and lower floors. It is actually slightly lighter than air, and mixes readily with it.

[@FamilyManMoving]

@@larrywilliams3858 Correct. CO is not heavier; I stand corrected. It typically pools in rooms and basements due to those areas being closed up. Like bedrooms with a water heater in a closet. I've stayed in those, but they used electric heaters (in the US). Thanks.

[@LagingInspired]

Condolences to the couple's families. May their souls rest in peace.

[@Trigger-Warning]

There is no soul. Grow up.

[@montaviushoward6301]

@@Trigger-Warningyour a internet weirdo

[@Lianel402]

@@Trigger-WarningStop! We are spirit, we live in a body and we have a soul.

[@cutratecontractor1000]

​@@Trigger-Warningsatan worshiper

[@Trigger-Warning]

@@Lianel402 No, you don't have a soul, you are being argumentative. Is that spiritual?

[@nadrienmarkowski5595]

Sounds what happened in St. John, USVI. A family was paralyzed and died from chemicals sprayed in the room, that should have been sprayed outside only. Bug chemicals.

[@dealwolfstriked272]

Wow thats crazy

[@Odin4President]

Sounds like they hired morons with no sense of logic.

[@Moondoggy1941]

It also happened in the Dominican Republic.

[@Cococonutt]

Jesus

[@CelestialTrailblazer]

No wonder I feel short of breath every time I stay in hotels. I'm going to bring a Carbon monoxide monitor with me at all times.

[@miahill6864]

It is incomprehensible that a hotel/resort don't use an air quality detector that cost between $50 to $1,000 to test their facilities, but more incomprehensible is to install on smoke/co alarm that cost about $35 to $100 in each room and hallway. What kind of standards those places have? Last year 3 people died at Sandals Resort in Bahamas in the same circumstance. I travel with my own detector, just in case. If you are reading this now, please get yours too. I wish this never happens again. Sorry for the ones that die and prompt recuperation to the first responders.

[@user-cs1xz]

can this detector check for poisions in the air besides just carbon monoxide?

[@helpis0ntheway]

@@user-cs1xz You can get all kinds, Google is your friend (for now at least LOL)

[@Peoplehatethetruth]

This isn't a carbon monoxide or air quality matter.

[@jmichna1]

Let's see what the toxin(s) is before we determine IF a detector of some sort would have made any difference. Seems like a lot of folks are ASSUMING it is CO; we simply do not know this to be true. As to traveling with a personal CO detector, seems like a reasonable solution to allay one's concerns... Have you @miahill6864 had any issues getting your CO monitor through airport security?

[@edwilko8819]

normally a hit tbh

[@rolankelly9683]

The craziness of requesting something that could save your life be turned off.. That’s just straight crazy

[@bitcoinethereum9702]

NOT CO why would they even suggest it? They would not be running the heater in the warm weather. Obviously there was fentanyl or some other dangerous substance saturated in the room before and it absorbed through their skin.

[@LeeYvesMexico]

Updated Information as of today 22 June: The paramedics have been exposed to extremely dangerous GAS. Being treated in hyperbaric chambers. The hotel is closed. Full investigation is continuing. The gas has not been determined yet. Reported only to be extremely dangerous. I live 10 minutes walking from this hotel. I am not in any danger. I 've avoided walking the beach in front of the hotel this morning.

[@chicgal3]

Wow sounds like some type of gas or substance that is very serious!! I thought it was CO2 so Thank you for the updates! I hope all the news is going to stay on top of this case!!! I feel like it’s negligence on the Hilton Hotel group that charge so much for a “luxury resort”, that wasn’t regulating the property & obviously not doing proper maintenance or safety inspection checks & for any staff to be removing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors just because they were making noise was not just irresponsible, but legally makes them liable for their deaths and it also indicates that those detectors were going off for a reason and they should’ve had experts come in there to determine what gases were leaking that were causing the alarms to go off. They could’ve prevented these deaths, and these relatively young people who still had full lives-Ahead of them would still be here, and their families & loved ones, wouldn’t be devastated and grieving!!

[@sillybilly8028]

I am never leaving home.

[@NZ28188]

You can die at home too. You can die even from eating leftovers that are a few days old (look it up). So you’re really not safe haha

[@HeyMJ.]

Pesticide overuse & misuse have also caused severe acute illness at resorts. 🤮

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

And you're saying that the overuse of pesticides made the EMTs sick too?

[@jfnovae]

​@@Mntguy-nr9vlbut he is saying is sometimes pesticides need a certain amount of time to off gas before you can work in that area. Many pesticides you need to wear a chemical suit so if that sprayed and then you go into the room that's a no-no. It might take 24 hours. It might take multiple days to off gas to the point where it's safe for humans. McDonald's potatoes are sprayed with such strong pesticides to kill a very specific type of bug. The farmers have to leave the potatoes for like 5 days until it's safe enough to handle.

[@nosaj3856]

There was a family that died at a resort from methyl bromide poisoning a few years ago. Pesticides could be the culprit.

[@kyleallen1858]

Sorry bud probably fentanyl

[@jfnovae]

@@kyleallen1858 left field enters the chat. Probably not based on the symptoms of the EMS and how long it took to recover.

[@dianamachado2415]

This is so sad and horrible. I hope them family find the good way to handle it! 🙏

[@KikiNation1]

I was born in Mexico, but even I’m scared traveling there. I don’t know why people think it’s just another trip going there. It’s not. Mexico is so shady.

[@DarkstarDarth]

Also check the chemicals they spray on their mattresses to kill bed bugs. It also happened on Phi phi island in Thailand to several tourist.

[@Simon-talks]

Pee Pee island????

[@MrAgmoore]

@@Simon-talks Pee-wee's Playhouse?

[@johnnygavin3654]

Shut the property down.

[@bonnieyuse5876]

Such A Beautiful Couple...l hope they had the Best Days of their Lives before they Passed! RIP 😔

[@colleenjeffries3334]

I'm staying away from Mexico resorts!! I'm sorry for this couple who have lost their lives in such a horrific way. My condolences to the families of these two deceased people. So very scary!😢😢😢❤❤ My prayers for the two paramedics who were also affected. I pray they recover soon, without any longterm repercussions.❤❤❤

[@creepycrawlers6950]

no 3rd world countries for me either.

[@flugjung]

@@creepycrawlers6950 thanks. Don’t come. You are not welcome anyway 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeaninecurran875]

I agree ! Stay away from Mexico - did you hear that other Americans died also in that video ?

[@truth4004]

Theres shabby shyte going on at all hotels and restaurants.

[@user-ih9dg3uz5y]

A real good choice Colleen, yes

[@BBguns5213]

My thing is that it’s happened to multiple Americans in the span of 3 years @ the same location…. Why isn’t the resort being investigated or shut down!

[@markberryhill2715]

Better question - why are Americans still going there?

[@bluegrassgal]

Ask my grown kids...smh.

[@mexican_wbc9946]

@@markberryhill2715better question why does this only happen to the Americans staying there?

[@soccerchick1]

@@mexican_wbc9946karma lol.

[@soccerchick1]

@것 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@SuperJK-Man]

Maybe pesticides from fumigation to rid of bed bugs could have been the cause. After fumigation, the room has to be aired out for at least 3 days, and all sheets and bedding should be changed.

[@alexshatner3907]

For sure the Hotel owners paid off the investigators, so that they report a false finding, and clean bill of pure air,. that's corruption in Mexico at it's minimum.

[@maxalberts2003]

Sheets? Bedding? In Mexico? You're joking.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Deliberate poisoning?

[@keithmayhew2161]

May,the couple R.I.P. My,prayers and condolences goes out to there family and friends..Plus,may the paramedics get well soon..🙏🙏

[@inquisitive1911]

RIP beautiful couple. Thoughts are with their families and also hope safe recovery of both paramedics. Xxxx

[@nspctor7729]

Similar to a case in Thailand a few years ago due to overuse of bedbug pesticide.

[@blutey]

Aluminium phosphide.

[@nspctor7729]

@@MariaHernandez-ii1kr In Guatemala, 4 star hotel. Walked in my room and damn near passed out for the room deodorizer spray. Watched a woman spray from back of room to the door continuously then shut the door behind her. She said it was to cover up the smoke smell. They have NO F*#k idea what they are doing, poisoning their guests with carcinogenic room deodorizers. Travelling these days is not what it used to be.

[@monicarose2135]

Unfortunately, this keeps happening way too often, so terrible

[@guineapiglady2841]

They don't care

[@missld6856]

I don’t think it’s anything new it’s just what they choose to post on the news or not

[@alexshatner3907]

For sure the Hotel owners paid off the investigators, so that they report a false finding. that's corruption in Mexico at it's minimum.

[@katieclancy2525]

I don’t see this as a mystery at all. I be this frequently happens to Americans that stay at these places in Mexico. You couldn’t pay me enough to travel to that country!

[@M1N1Girl007]

@@guineapiglady2841 We do!

[@lorrainemiale467]

So sad... Prayers and condolences🤔😪

[@georgehasleftthebuilding6621]

It's great to see Elizabeth Vargas reporting!! ❤✌

[@waterislife5109]

She looks old. Needs to eat a good meal and sleep.

[@Rita-yw2tn]

I was thinking the same thing I’ve always liked her she’s a great reporter .

[@Pirike74]

My thoughts exactly!! I love this brave lady, she looks great, I truly wish her the best.

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

She was busy walking in Memphis. 😁🎵

[@_DB.COOPER]

She’s a drunk!

[@cannotbeshaken7889]

They become worse after returning from the hospital back to their room, Monoxide alarms kept going off, two paramedics could barely make it out of the room alive. Yet authorities tested the air and said the air quality was fine. So, obviously those who did the testing are lying, or they were able to air the place out good enough before the testing was done. How is it possible that the hospital can't figure out what's wrong with the two paramedics? And this has happened three other times at this same resort? I think it's obvious there is fowl play in some way or another. Whether it's lazy neglect and then a cover up going on, or not wanting to admit that robberies are happening at their resort, or someone at the resort doing it on purpose like what was happening in DR. Either way I hope the family is suing just to simply get some answers!

[@typhoon2827]

Someone's cooked their goose.

[@Randomest_Stories]

The air quality check team could be bought. Hope not entire media. I hope people avoid this hotel if this is the case!

[@midnick2159]

​@@typhoon2827fowl play lol

[@linanicolia1363]

what can trigger a carbon monoxide alarm, besides carbon monoxide ? some people are pushing buying these portable meters....how ridiculous ! just stay home !

[@walterw4783]

Those rambunctious birds... siiiigh

[@markdcmountp]

Very, very sad for these people and their families..

[@amybethblueeyes]

Prayers for their families. I also praying for the paramedics.

[@Kkim68]

RIP to the couple & their families 💔🙏🇦🇺

[@mypeeps333]

My prayers for the paramedics !

[@angelsrosena]

Prayers resolves nothing, but money does so what about you make a donation?

[@marianieves6798]

​@@angelsrosenathat's on on you if you think prayer's don't work. And since you're the one criticizing you donate.

[@Michelle_Emm]

@@marianieves6798 explain how talking to your imaginary friend helps someone else.

[@marianieves6798]

@@Michelle_Emm my imaginary friends? Really are you stupid everyone has their own believes. Have a little respect did they ever teach you what respect means? I guess not

[@evanabt8578]

It’s so interesting reading people debate religion all the time in these comments. 🍿

[@krsonethegeneral6719]

so sad i heard of people dying at a resort in the dominican republic because a strong pestacide was used on the trees outside the room and the chemical came into the room thru ventilation and burned guests lungs and later died after goin to the hospital it sounds like this same case i feel so bad for these people and god bless the paramedics too hope they recover.

[@giosasso]

I went to Playa Del Carman a few years ago. I never felt comfortable when going outside the hotel. There was always this feeling of uncertainty in the air. Violence was always lingering beneath the facde they create with the obvious police presence. On two occasions while lounging near the hotel pool, I was asked if I wanted to buy cocaine. It was a nice hotel. I would never go back. I could not relax. And to be honest, Hawaii is a thousand times nicer. I don't know why people love to vacation in Mexico as much as they do. From a safety point of view, it's not worth the risk. Look up the number of kidnappings and murders in Mexico each year, and you might reconsider visiting ever again.

[@luvleedenver2130]

--> NOTE TO SELF!!!

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

👏 👍

[@mariahconklin4150]

And a gun lol

[@michelletrimmer7431]

I will be from now on.

[@lindaswick1823]

​@@mariahconklin4150I live in the border town of El Paso, Texas. You aren't allowed to take guns or ammunition into Mexico unless you want to end up in their prison and you have no rights in Mexico 😥😥😥

[@kristaw2686]

This keeps happening. Google it. A lot of tourists have died this way in recent years.

[@LisaTrusty]

Yep

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

And then the paramedics get sick too?

[@WH2012]

By design.

[@leftright6940]

weird

[@nscladyrufkmnewmuddiedwaters]

Euthanasia?

[@DonJ.1989]

Sadly the Hotel staff who found the bodies, opened all the doors and window while the hotel managment waited nearly an hour before alerting authorities.

[@thomasnappo6309]

VERY SAD 😢😢😢

[@MJ-ji6mv]

I have a friend who just came back from Mexico severely sick, and they thought it to be a food/drink contamination. Either way, with all of the horror stories at these resorts, I'm just going to play it safe and miss out.

[@delaineymacphearson6850]

Im staying in my little home town thank you.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Send your friend to the Dr asap. Heck cooks could be poisoning people

[@mschickie007]

Stay the F out of Mexico n surrounding places . Very dangerous.

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

Good friend. 🙄

[@breezemansker3366]

​@therealwilfreddierkes9980 what is she supposed to do go investigate? 🤣🤣🤣

[@teresamexico309]

Their families must sue the hotel and it is important to know what really has happened so it can be prevented. So sorry, for those lost young lives.

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

Sue the hotel for what???

[@Petergalvan]

You do realize the hotel is in Mexico right?

[@maandren]

Good luck with that in Mexico.

[@christinebaker7311]

I don't think there is any liability in Mexico. Why do you think healthcare down there is so cheap? It is because they can mess you up without consequences.

[@helpis0ntheway]

Only in America do people go right to suing. It's been conditioned & people literally buy right into it.

[@PinkFlowers365]

thanks for the warnings

[@wasabiginger6993]

Weird … hope this mystery is solved and that the paramedics recover quickly totally healthy

[@lesliesorady5771]

What have the paramedics been diagnosed with?

[@Thehartsfields]

That’s what I would like to know

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

@@Thehartsfields asks the shiotty reporter lol

[@OceanSwimmer]

A very basic diagnosis: "Difficulty Breathing" The results of testing could take weeks, as toxicology testing takes time. Very sad situation. Don't know if US resources are being employed (were their autopsies performed in the States? I don't know.) .....but the room should have been treated as a Crime Scene so evidence/ samples from the environment could be collected.) Very, very sad.

[@triggerxx9760]

It's a cover up

[@benboren3332]

​​@@triggerxx9760eah and probly multiple governments involved, it's a sick twisted world we live in run by corrupt bast ards

[@elizabethoneill9572]

Never close all the windows in a hotel room, leave at least one cracked, or two open on opposite sides if you can.

[@HelloBombshell21]

Like the McCann family?

[@Bettinasisrg]

Well I hope something is actually done about it and thankfully it looks like the first responders will be ok. Horrible for the couple. We always camped in Mexico or stayed with a local family. Since this is an American owned hotel they should be seriously figuring it out.

[@nessnake123]

Exactly, people jump into conclusions, the owner is an american citizen from USA.

[@azteka1916]

Nice to see Nancy Loo We miss her in Chicago

[@ACrimeTo]

Absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@ACrimeTo]

Mexico has aloy of going. Wish people would know the risks and stop going

[@pauljohnson9445]

Why anyone would want to go to Mexico right now, for any reason, escapes me. With CJNG and any other cartel operating, and overriding corruption the norm, appropriate risk management should preclude one from selecting that destination.

[@alabaster193]

The cartels are enough to keep me away. I don't care if they say that you're safe in certain areas.

[@casey9468]

Because we aren’t pussy asses and we don’t label entire countries as bad based on a few incidences. We use prevention and intellect when able. - a 100lb disabled woman.

[@Gonk]

That stuff rarely ever happens at these big tourist resorts, outside of them yeah beware.

[@carloszenteno]

Why anyone would want to go to the US right now, for any reason, escapes me. With guns everywhere and people being killed literally everywhere and the corrupt police and politicians don't do anything, appropriate risk management should preclude one from selecting that destination or even to leave the house every day.

[@pauljohnson9445]

@@carloszenteno You have a point. Although, 50% of the gun homicides in the US occur in 2% of the counties. All blue cities run by Democrats.

[@jane156]

Beyond tragic!

[@Im_Bennythebooman]

It’s not a mystery. This has happened before. Some kind of chemical exposure.

[@capers72424]

The mystery is the type of chemical exposure. It IS a mystery at this time.

[@chrisp1355]

This is so sad. I hope the authorities can identify the problem.

[@couchwarrior2449]

Who? The Mexican "authorities?" Yeah sure, they'll get right on that. They won't rest until they have the answer. SMH.

[@linanicolia1363]

they can't but autopsies will, if done properly.

[@tammyicious]

I would never go to Mexico on vacation... even if it was free. Condolences to the family. 🙏

[@solenoidnull9542]

Mexico, 2nd poorest country on earth via GDP per person. Why Americans visit there is mindblowing to me.

[@Kelly_Ben]

​@@solenoidnull9542Incredible food and music, gorgeous beaches and rainforest, warm friendly people... close by and at a good price... I can't imagine why people go there... 🤔

[@double_joseph327]

@@solenoidnull9542I know 2 Americans that live in Mexico City and never want to go back to the states. I’ve been to parts of America that look worse then Mexico, compton and Stockton CA both prime examples. Don’t be ignorant please

[@cbot375]

@@solenoidnull9542 Because most Americans are dead broke and it's an affordable vacation compared to other parts of the world and relatively close to home.

[@RolanRoyce]

There was a case where people in a hotel room died because somebody was cooking meth in another room and using the stove exhaust fan to remove fumes from a solvent called hexane, which has no odor but can make people go unconscious or die if they breathe enough in. The stove fans in the two rooms were connected to the same ventilation pipe and some came out in the other room where the people were staying. I guess it's unlikely that people were cooking meth in a high end resort but not impossible. The carbon monoxide and methane detectors wouldn't detect hexane.

[@jedimindtrixr4kidz294]

ammonia gas reeks. No.

[@blutey]

Hexane has a strong gasoline-like odour.

[@marksimmons5839]

Makes sense...so the cartels are keeping things quiet.

[@steveshea7725]

Except the CO detectors at the hotel allegedly going off, so lets go with CO poisoning

[@RolanRoyce]

@@steveshea7725 Probably, yeah, I was just telling a story which could possibly happen again sometime, but I said it was unlikely in a high end resort.

[@roni-yah9342]

You could Not give me a FREE trip to Mexico… oh HELL NO. 😊

[@dm-jf5uu]

Same

[@dontneednomanstoptelllingm8481]

Wall

[@catalhuyuk7]

Nor to the USA. ♥️🇨🇦 Edit: btw Canada sucks too! A poor soul from the USA was thrown in jail here for a week after his shampoo bottle tested positive for cocaine.

[@LC-in2ft]

I love Mexico! So many good people, beautiful places and delicious food. Too bad the media highlights the bad, so Americans and others grow fearful.

[@nomorelies4233]

@@LC-in2ft No sorry Mexico is dangerous. You could not pay me to go there.

[@nl212ep]

When you go to Mexico, even for a vacation in a luxury resort, you give up American standards and the right to legal recourse if something bad happens. The end.

[@jasminerodriguez4434]

Something is up in Mexico this is scary poor family I pray for peace comfort and that they soon know what happened to the young couple who died paramedics are the link to finding out what happened pray for a full recovery and honesty

[@laurasplicer712]

Someone hid fentynol in ducts in ceiling and forgot they did. Every time ac goes on blows harmful chemicals everywhere

[@KimberlyFaithJones]

I travel with a portable monitor even in the US. Prayers for the families. I’m so sad to hear this.

[@user-cs1xz]

for carbon monoxide? i think we need something that will test for other pesticides too..if only that existed?

[@TheRenaissanceAmazon]

Smart

[@shealuvm]

What’s the name of the monitor you carry with you?

[@jackiek412]

Do you mind sharing the brand of the portable CO monitor that you use? My daughter travels extensively for work. I’m going to buy one for her. Is there any problem with packing these on a carry on bag?

[@KimberlyFaithJones]

I use First Alert, it’s easy to plug into the electrical outlet. I put my key by the outlet so that I don’t forget it in a hotel room. I told the airline about it and they had me remove the battery before packing in my suitcase. I’m not sure about carry on rules but it’s a normal battery not a lithium.

[@atatterson6992]

I've stayed there... it's pretty much a mid-upper class fishing resort mainly. The rooms are nowhere near any parking facilities nor do they have cooking facilities inside the rooms. I highly doubt it was as simple as CO poisoning or the like. Especially considering the medics issues...

[@vonakenyon7981]

The only positive result of this tragedy is that maybe people will think twice or 3 times about going to the overly expensive resorts in Mexico. I remember when I was a kid I lived in Southern Ca. and went to Mexico for a couple of days. I was warned about the water and told to use bottled water to brush my teeth and to be careful because a lot of places use tap water to make ice cubes. So good to know that in 50 years they haven't changed a thing. Why should they if we keep going there?

[@amandamorgan2802]

Same thing in SA.Can not drink tap water anymore.Corruption.But I use tap water to cook and brush my teeth.Otherwise too costly. That seems okay. But it is a shame.Poor management and upkeep etc.etc.

[@nessnake123]

Sorry but Lisa Harper an US citizen is the owner of this Resort Rancho Pescadero. You give bad reputation to latin America but look who is the owner.

[@AlexisChateau]

I live in Mexico and have been here on and off since 2021. This is undoubtedly a sad and unfortunate case and the hotel should be investigated. But making this a "Mexico" and "Mexican" issue is incredibly prejudiced. PS:- I have not gotten sick a single time from ice cubes or eating out in Mexico. The tap water contamination was easy resolved in my rig by installing an appropriately rated filter upon arrival. I can drink directly from my tap and have not gotten sick from that either.

[@firposs]

Condolences to the families affected by this tragedy…

[@P1nkBanj0]

SAFETY FIRST. In business, in job sites, if you own something like a resort, you're RESPONSIBLE to ensure the safety of your guests. Start suing these shit holes.

[@alexshatner3907]

Suing in Mexico doesn't really work, layers get paid off to hush hush

[@melissachartres3219]

Isn't $hithole one word instead of two?

[@P1nkBanj0]

@@melissachartres3219 hardly the point, but okay.

[@janetfilger8326]

Amoebic dysentery from contaminated ice cubes killed my friend in a 4 star hotel.

[@annettespradlin4945]

☹️. That is so sad.

[@alyw1988]

News Nation is great, thank you for just reporting the news while leaving out all the political and ideological BS

[@dinahk4873]

How scary

[@TheSinfulO1]

I find it troubling that so many ppl immediately assume carbon monoxide poisoning. If the room was tested immediately behind the paramedics showed inconclusive, shouldn’t other potential airborne possibilities be considered? Who’s to say that someone, namely criminals, weren’t able to release small amounts of powder fentanyl into the rooms ventilation system somehow??

[@RamoArt]

Powdered fentanyl in the air. That's gotta be the dumbest thing I've read this week.

[@errorsofmodernism7331]

hilarious LOL

[@sirblanka]

I was thinking fentanyl too.... maybe they couple wanted some cocaine and purchased fentanyl

[@cylon5741]

An Andromeda Strain mutation of SARS-CoV-2 is out of the question?

[@lovejunkie6078]

Fentanyl doesn’t work like that. And wouldn’t give the paramedics those symptoms either.

[@colleenpaschall491]

In 2000, my family traveled from ny to the Yucatan peninsula. We stayed in a luxery resort. My 12 year old brother and I (9) both became so violently sick for days. I threw up so much I burst blood vessels in my eyes. We both came back 10lbs thinner. My parents flew us back to DFW after several days of this and we were diagnosed with food poisoning. I'm 34 now, and have had food poisoning several times. That was no food poisoning.

[@AiMR]

Some kind of poisoning by the sound of it. Anything you were exposed to that your parents weren't?

[@lc3853]

You had Fish out of water syndrome. Home sickness, they used to call it. Now every upset tummy is a new syndrome. You're all nervous idiots.

[@Starfish2145]

Food poisoning can be extremely violent, depending on what it is

[@justpassingthroughman]

​@@nicole2828sound to me like more people need to see this comment thread! 😲

[@nessnake123]

Hey but you can google who is the owner of this resort and you will found out is a US citizen.

[@Jay-td5wp]

WOW imagine not being able to get back to their car after just a few minutes in the room it just shows how deadly the poison is.speedy recovery to the paramedics and rip to the couple 😢😢

[@rosecampos5479]

Sad !

[@CoachCreesh]

So, none of their house keepers are dying; only tourists🤔 Umkay

[@gauntletwielder6306]

I have a very strong idea of what might have happened. This seems like something that happened a lot in Miami. It is a tactic burglars would use to knockout residents of a home so that they could burglarize it. This technique seems to be far from accurate or reliable…unfortunately, deaths do seem to be a possibility. I REFUSE to disclose this technique here in order to prevent burglars from learning about it or preventing curious people from trying it. ( Even though news stations in Miami would disclose the technique back in the day. ) It is nowhere near safe and way too easy to do. If I knew what law enforcement to contact, I would contact them. One more thing… one portable carbon monoxide detector is insufficient…USE TWO. Make sure they use common batteries.

[@jlove3046]

Contact somebody!

[@teresamexico309]

It is happening rather frequently so I would be suspicious of something planned. Take 2 carbon monoxide detectors with you on vacation. Thank you for the advice!

[@lizhurgeton2637]

1st: WOW. MAKES TOTAL SENSE. 2nd: Start u a tiktok, the hows of it all and... KIDDING! I JEST.

[@Davidrcobb]

Could be very high dose of scopolamine. Often used to rob tourist as they give everything willingly and dont remember the encounter. If given too much it can certainly cause death.

[@mayberryfiya3528]

It’s a damn set up! Yup!

[@juliemolthop8980]

RIP 😢😢. Prayers for the EMTs

[@kashmoney1043]

"Deactivated Detectors" !!! SHUT THAT HOTEL DOWN

[@writerconsidered]

The problem with carbon monoxide poisoning is you have to have a source for the carbon monoxide. What would that be in a warm resort hotel? I can see a furnace or gas generator but who is using those in a warm climate?

[@BigBoss2000]

Rip to the couple 🙏😔

[@zhangd1000]

Pray for their recovery 🙏 RIP for the young couple. What a tragedy:( I don’t like the fact that the nowadays windows can’t be opened for most of the hotels. If the windows can be opened, just slightly, carbon monoxide which is lighter than air, can escape easily through the top of the open windows.

[@alisamathis4781]

This is not the first time I have heard of this. Earlier this year there was 3 incidents like this.

[@michaelbutler-xo2vk]

It has something to do with cocaine. I don’t know all of the details, but this girl I know and her friends went to Mexico a month ago. All did coke, 2 dead, her and 3 other friends hospitalized with similar conditions to what is described.

[@craigschultz9266]

Heart breaking,keep the faith!!

[@Gunnerking88]

So sad

[@rickgrimeswife6638]

I'M SO SORRY...🥀🥀...greetings from Poland.

[@ellybean5868]

When I went to a resort in Mexico I was sick with a fever of 105, vomiting, diarrhea. A Dr came and gave me two injections. I was so sick. I didn't drink the water, ate only at the resort. I almost had to be hospitalized. I told my husband please don't let me die in Mexico! The Dr said you just aren't used to our germs here! I lost 10 lbs within 2 days. Worst vacation ever! My husband spent most of the time going to the Pharmacia, not to mention the soldiers with AR15's stationed every 500ft from the airport to the hotel

[@annettespradlin4945]

Glad you made it back safely. The first time I went was back in the early 90's to TJ. Seeing the Federales roll down the street with their guns was creepy. I did go there regularly to the pharmacia to get prescription medicine for my skin condition. Was a lot cheaper than in the U. S. I went to Ensenada once, but other than that I was never interested in going to Mexico. Last time I went was around '96/'97.

[@ritaroad]

My friend returned with a black leg from something she ate. They almost had to amputate. People buy into these food shows. I don’t trust the food at posh hotels let alone market stall.

[@ryaniam22]

Wtf does anyone bother going to Mexico at all anymore? With all the gang violence it's way more dangerous than all but a Honduras in Central and South America. Poor af Venezuela is safer. Nicaragua is WAY safer. Colombia is safer. If all you do is stay in the resort I guess but still.

[@adrianlopez9591]

Venezuela and Nicaragua safer? That's the most hilarious thing I've heard today. Made my day!

[@johngalt3659]

Those are not AR15's.

[@ShaunaRose1111]

If you need to bring a dang on carbon monoxide detector while visiting a certain destination you need to stay your rass tf home!

[@annettespradlin4945]

Yeah, really

[@keepitreal4072]

Who reported the 2 dead people? Paramedics need to be notified of an emergency before they show up. And, I'm not sure how other countries respond to emergencies, but in America, police show up first to evaluate for safety issues. 🤔

[@EmmaWaterhouse-xs2dg]

This is awful.... RIP..... Hope the paramedics recover completely.

[@synthiawilson941]

Respect,heartfelt condolences n families n friends stay strong

[@hotcpat]

Sounds suspicious to me

[@steelsteez6118]

Thank you for this wonderous insight sir Holmes!

[@strnglhld]

@@steelsteez6118😂😂

[@Lucky_Chase]

This stuff was used to surprise me back then; I'm so desensitized now, I'm thinking, "They knew better." I do hope the responders make it through their health issues, though. That's scary.

[@timmjackson]

If it was carbon monoxide poisoning at a high enough dose to be lethal, the victims skin would have turned a cherry red color and the diagnosis made easily. There is no mention of that in this report, so I would think some other agent of poisoning is more likely.

[@lherz13]

There's a freaking gofundmepage for this?? please no one donate to that like 🚩🚩🚩

[@mandilake9227]

Had a maid in the Dominican Republic mix bleach with other cleaning products. Made me sick being in that room and had to leave. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@blackwidor]

Chlorine gas 😮

[@TrishD33LGK]

@@blackwidor Yes! That's nuts!

[@kodakv603]

Life is so different from country to country. I had to tell my Colombian wife to never mix bleach with ammonia and never start your car with the garage closed.

[@Cococonutt]

@@kodakv603omg

[@user-vf5lv8il8f]

@@kodakv603It is not “life”, it is being poorly educated.

[@KarenSquires-fh3nx]

So sad ❤ 😢

[@jdanorthwest]

breathlessly reporting ... "it remains a mystery"

[@decafmocha211]

Rest in Peace. Prayers for them and condolences to family and friends.

[@cynthia9374]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Trigger-Warning]

Prayers are like farts. Please keep them to yourselves.

[@Trigger-Warning]

Hypocrites When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, on the street corners and social media to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.

[@tthappyrock368]

If this was due to carbon monoxide, what is the source of the gas being in a hotel room? Air system intake in a parking garage? I hope the paramedics recover! My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the couple who perished!

[@errorsofmodernism7331]

burritos

[@melissachartres3219]

Carbon monoxide could be generated through combustion, of course. Most places in Mexico do not have natural gas, but many use propane/butane. Space heaters (though not during the summer, of course), clothes dryers, propane powered refrigerators (not very common) or water heaters. There are also hot water heaters (yes, they heat previously heated water) in some hotels that guarantee water temperatures in some (hard to reach) places.

[@linanicolia1363]

It would normally come from a heater and it is hot now in Mexico ! NO heaters.....just AC ! no carbon monoxide.

[@michelebedard2226]

A faulty water tank was the cause of carbon monoxide poisoning of a family of four vacationing in Mexico a few years ago. It was an air b&b type place

[@tthappyrock368]

@@michelebedard2226 The water heater must not have been electric then. That explains a lot.

[@mommyharris1111]

Sounds like an airborne pathogen like aspergillus to me. My old apartments roof was damaged by a hurricane and water was leaking above my fireplace. We stayed sick for months on end until we bought our new house 5 years ago. Ironically none of us have been sick since we moved. Mold spores are no joke.

[@faraboverubieskerry]

Yep. I am a toxic mold survivor. It wrecked my life. It was in my whole HVAC system. The antibodies for 5 diff types of toxic mold including Aspergillus were found in my blood at the highest range. They could have had stachybotrus in the hvac or somewhere in the room behind a wall which would have made it a quicker fatality

[@domi372]

Rest in peace 😢🖤🙏🏼

[@Aangel452]

This is terrible, and the reason I would never take a holiday in Mexico! I hope this hotel is held accountable and the family’s of this couple find justice….

[@clementediaz3502]

Right. The reason I don’t travel to the US is cause mass shootings are almost and EVERY DAY OCCURANCE. And unlike vacations in Mexico, they take place ANYWHERE! Churches, schools, shopping malls, restaurants, etc. Hell, Americans will shoot you just cause you don’t look like them, or if you accidentally step onto their driveway! So yeah, vacations in Mexico are scarier! 😂😂😂

[@user-gh8wt2zi2n]

Mexico is actually one of the best spots to visit in the world. Just stay out of trouble. I've been there dozens of time over the last 50 years. Love it there. There's tons of violence in the USA also, just stay away from bad areas and bad people. The media hypes this stuff. For the most part tourist are left alone unless you're involved in something you shouldn't be in the first place. Mexico is a drug vacation destination for some so who knows what these people were up too. Not saying it's that but it does happen and the media tends to leave that part out..

[@carloszenteno]

Good! We don't want you here.

[@pom791]

you must be sheltered to ignore there are legionnaires' outbreaks, and brain eating amoeba discovered in popular US water resorts as well

[@couchwarrior2449]

Accountability and justice? From Mexico? Good luck.

[@jillanejames4590]

People still going to Mexico for vacation?? R.I.P to these tourists.

[@annettespradlin4945]

I know. I don't want my decapitated head laying on a random sidewalk.