The deaths of two American tourists vacationing in Mexico have led to the temporary closure of the luxury seaside resort they were staying at. The resort, Hotel Rancho Pescadero, owned by Hyatt Hotels and located in El Pescadero, suspended operations in order to conduct an internal investigation. A spokesperson for Hyatt emphasized that the safety and well-being of guests and staff is their main concern. The couple, John Heathco and Abby Lutz, were found dead in their hotel room after experiencing what they believed to be food poisoning. The cause of death is still under investigation but is suspected to be gas inhalation.
Lutz’s family believes that carbon monoxide poisoning is the likely cause of death, citing improper venting at the resort. They have started a GoFundMe page to help bring Lutz’s body back to the United States and expressed their shock and grief over the unexpected loss. The couple was discovered unconscious in their room by the police, who found no signs of violence. The Hotel Rancho Pescadero offers rooms starting at $675 per night and goes up to $1,500 per night for a private villa and pool.
This is not the first incident of deaths in Mexico due to carbon monoxide or other gas poisoning. Improperly vented or leaky water heaters and stoves often produce these dangerous gases. Unfortunately, proper gas line installations and vents are lacking in Mexico, and there is no legal requirement for carbon monoxide monitors. In Canada, the rules for installing carbon monoxide monitors vary from province to province.
Last year, three U.S. citizens died in a rented Airbnb in Mexico from gas inhalation. In 2018, a gas leak in a water heater caused the deaths of an American couple and their two children in Tulum. In 2010, an improperly installed gas line at a hotel in Playa del Carmen resulted in the deaths of five Canadian tourists and two Mexicans. In both cases, lack of maintenance and improper installation were identified as contributing factors.
It is important to note that carbon monoxide poisoning and gas-related incidents can pose a serious threat to travelers, and precautions should be taken when staying in accommodations.
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