California couple 'thought they had food poisoning' days before dying in their sleep - Daily Mail
California couple 'thought they had food poisoning' and went to hospital days before dying in their sleep from 'carbon monoxide poisoning' at $780-a-night, 5 star Mexican resort - as doctors reveal the symptoms to look out for
- Abby Lutz, 28, and John Heathco, 40, died on Tuesday in El Pescadero, Mexico
- They thought they had food poisoning but died from 'gas inhalation'
An American couple who died in their luxury Mexico hotel room from carbon monoxide poisoning thought they had food poisoning just days before their deaths.
Abby Lutz, 28, and John Heathco, 40, were found unresponsive in their hotel room at the five-star, $780-a-night Hotel Rancho Pescadero near Cabo San Lucas on Tuesday.
Abby worked as a nanny while John ran a health supplements website.
According to Abby's family, who are now raising money to bring her home, they died as the result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The pair initially thought they had food poisoning and went to hospital days before their sudden deaths.
'While on a beautiful trip in Mexico, Abby and her boyfriend thought they had food poisoning and went to the hospital to get treatment.
'We were told they were feeling much better a few days later. We received a phone call saying that they had passed away peacefully in their hotel room in their sleep.
'We have been told it was due to improper venting of the resort and could be Carbon monoxide poisoning,' a GoFundMe page set up by the family says.
In a statement, her sister told DailyMail.com: 'We are shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved Abby. Abby had an adventurous spirit and a wonderfully kind heart.
'She loved to travel, see new places, and share her zeal for life with those around her. We ask for your thoughts and prayers for our family during this very difficult time.
'In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to GoFundMe to help us lay Abby to rest.'
Representatives for the hotel, which is owned by American company Hyatt, has not responded to the claim that carbon monoxide could be to blame for the couple's deaths.
An autopsy is yet to confirm how they died but police say it was due to suspected gas inhalation.
It's unclear how long the pair had been dating or how long they were scheduled to be in Mexico.
The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
They can often be described as 'flu-like,' according to the CDC.
However, people who are sleeping can die from carbon monoxide poisoning before they present symptoms.
There have been several other instances of tourists dying in hotel rooms due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
In June last year, a Florida couple died while on vacation at a Sandals Resort in the Bahamas.
In November, three other tourists died while staying in a rented apartment in Mexico City. Their cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning.
While Hyatt has not yet responded to the claim regarding the ventilation and how it could have caused their deaths, the hotel's general manager said they were 'heartbroken'.
'We are truly heartbroken by this terrible tragedy.
'Our hearts are with the impacted families and loved ones during this unimaginable loss,' she said.
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