Dominican Deaths: Family Disputes Official Cause

The family of Alain Noël and Christine Sauvé, a couple from Gatineau, Quebec, is questioning the official cause of death after they were found deceased in their Dominican Republic vacation home on December 26th. Dominican authorities initially cited respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, high blood pressure, and diabetes mellitus as the causes. This explanation is met with skepticism by the family, particularly Christine's brother, who believes carbon monoxide poisoning is the likely culprit. He reportedly tested the room where they were found and his gas detector activated. A Canadian forensic pathologist also finds it highly unusual that both individuals would succumb to identical natural causes simultaneously.

The developer of the residential area where the couple stayed stated that carbon monoxide detectors are not currently mandatory but plans to install them. The family awaits a final autopsy report, expected in a few months, which may shed further light on the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Investigations into the exact cause of death are ongoing, with conflicting information provided by local authorities and concerned family members.