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American sisters found dead in island paradise resort

The results also determined that there were "no visible signs of injuries found on the bodies", according to Toussaint. Annie Korkki died of acute pulmonary and cerebral edema, or an excess buildup of water in her lungs and brain.

Their brother, Chris Korkki, told the Star Tribune that he and his mother, who both live in Colorado, were traveling to the Seychelles to press United States and local authorities for information, saying they hadn't heard any information through official channels.

Police said the autopsies were conducted by a forensic pathologist in the neighboring Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. "Nothing was stolen, according to the police investigators".

Ann Marie Korkki, 37, and her 42-year-old sister, Robin Marie, have become the center of a baffling mystery. My mom has been talking with people from the US Embassy.

There were no signs of a struggle, violence or marks on the sisters' bodies, a preliminary examination revealed.

"From the observation done by our police officers, there was no disturbance in the room and the two sisters were found unresponsive on the same bed", Toussaint told Seychelles Nation.

Annie, who resided in Colorado, worked at JP Morgan Chase and was a member of the synchronized skating team in Denver. Their trip to the Seychelles, a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean known for its stunning beaches and resorts, was part of a almost month-long African vacation.

Ironically, the Korkki sisters' stay at the resort was originally set to end on September 22, but they had extended it to September 24. "Our family is still very much in shock", he said.

Hotel staff had observed the pair drinking alcohol throughout the day and had to be helped to their room last Wednesday by a butler at around 8:15 p.m., according to the Seychelles Nation.

Korkki said his sisters were adventurous women who "definitely wanted to experience life to the fullest". "Her and her sister were very close, they were going to special places". ABC News has confirmed the sisters' mother and brother have traveled to the Seychelles to bring home the bodies of Robin and Annie.

Seychelles, sitting just south of the equator, has a thriving tourist industry thanks to its numerous beaches, coral reefs, nature reserves and average high temperatures in the 80s year-round.

"They were loved by many".

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American sisters found dead in island paradise resort