The U.S. Department of State confirmed that 56-year-old Vittorio Caruso, of Glen Cove, died in the Caribbean country on June 17. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
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Timeline of tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic:
Mysterious deaths of 8 Americans on vacation: TIMELINE
The causes of death in other reported cases range from sudden heart attack to respiratory failure.
Despite growing concerns, the Dominican Republic's minister of tourism said the number of tourist deaths is down compared to prior years.
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The spokesperson said that more than 2.7 million U.S. citizens visit the Dominican Republic each year and, as in most countries, "the overwhelming majority travel without incident."
In response to media reports about these deaths, the FBI released the following statement:
"At the request of Dominican authorities, the FBI continues to assist with the ongoing local investigation, to include support with toxicology as well as the arrival of a small team of FBI personnel in the Dominican Republic. We refer you to the Dominican authorities for any further questions regarding their ongoing investigation."
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