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FBI Probing Why Some U.S. Tourists Have Died Mysteriously In The Dominican Republic

There are similarities in the rash of deaths. Most are described as happening suddenly, and several after an alcoholic drink.
Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is a popular vacation spot among American tourists. Federal investigators are now probing why a spate of people have died suddenly over the past year while visiting the island country.

Updated at 10:10 p.m. ET

The FBI is now helping local authorities in the Dominican Republic examine the mysterious deaths of three Americans who were staying at resorts in the island country in recent weeks, an FBI official has confirmed to NPR.

Since news of the deaths has spread, relatives of four additional Americans who died there over the past year have raised concerns.

Although there whether there is any connection between any of the deaths.

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