Belize authorities eye carbon monoxide in deaths of 3 American tourists
Authorities in Belize are taking a closer look at the possibility that carbon monoxide poisoning may have played a role in the deaths of three Americans last month.
Authorities in Belize are taking a closer look at the possibility that carbon monoxide poisoning may have played a role in the deaths of three Americans last month.
As the families of the dead released a statement Monday seeking answers one month since their bodies were discovered in their hotel room, the country's top police official said the resort has temporarily ceased operation.
"It was agreed a second round of testing be done at the hotel," Police Commissioner Chester Williams said last week at an impromptu news conference captured on video by television station 7 News Belize.
Kaoutar Naqqad; Wafae El Arar; Imane Mallah.Obtained by NBC NewsHe said previous guests came forward to report they suspected carbon monoxide levels were notable during their own visits to Royal Kahal Beach Resort.
"While they were here, they had done some carbon monoxide testing and they had detected some carbon monoxide," Williams said.
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