Yes, it is odd. Perhaps their state of health was compromised for that evening by using recreational drugs or alcohol.
I have a few ongoing conditions, any of which could strike me down at any moment, but I don’t expect them to. Many serious heart and respiratory conditions can be managed for years, barely effective one’s activity routine.
Something was going on that was not routine. Good to know it was not because Hotel Staff harmed them, but the Dominican Republic seems to be getting a lot of negative attention this year. Much of it deserved.
I would pick somewhere else to visit in the Caribbean. DR does not sound too inviting for Americans.
I’ll never understand why people go on vacation in Third World crapholes.