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The end of October saw tragedy strike in Mexico City when multiple deaths to American tourists occurred due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning at two separate and unrelated Airbnb rentals. Each year approximately 400 carbon monoxide deaths occur in the United States, deaths which may have been avoided had a detector been present.
The first incident killed American tourist, Angelica Arce,who was in Mexico City with her family and had been attending Formula-1 racing practice sessions. She had visited the hospital earlier in the day and was diagnosed with heat exhaustion, treated and released. The family returned to their Airbnb. The Airbnb filled with carbon monoxide she was found dead and her two siblings Andrea and Marco Antonio severely ill, requiring hospitalization due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The family has created a gofundme to offset medical expenses for the siblings, transport of Angelica back to the U.S.. The home did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
The second incident’s victims were Jordan Marshall, Courtez Hall and Kandace Florence who traveled to Mexico City to celebrate the Day of the Dead holiday. Security guards noticed the smell of gas and called authorities. The subsequent investigation found the three in their rented Airbnb. The Mexico City Attorney General’s Office attributed the death to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning at an apartment in the La Rosita neighborhood, located near the Santa Fe business district.
CDC Advice re Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Many household items including gas- and oil-burning furnaces, portable generators, and charcoal grills produce this poison gas. Following these important steps can keep your family safe.
Securely Travel Recommends
We recommend that travelers ascertain whether or not their travel accommodations, be it a hotel, or shared accommodations (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) have smoke and CO2 detectors. Travel with travel size detectors as these are both affordable and diminutive in size so easily fit into one’s travel bag.
Two we’ve identified via Amazon are:
