Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected in death of Brett Gardner's son

In Costa Rica, a tragic incident occurred on March 21 when Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died while vacationing with his family. Following the incident, officials from the Costa Rican Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) reported that tests indicated high levels of carbon monoxide in the family's hotel room. The room was adjacent to a specialized machine room, which might have been the source of the contamination. The Gardner family reported that Miller died in his sleep after several family members fell ill that same evening. Preliminary indications suggested that food poisoning might have been the cause of their illness, but authorities soon began to focus on the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning as the primary factor in Miller's death. The OIJ’s director, Randall Zúñiga, noted that the investigation has been conducted in coordination with the FBI. Despite the focus on carbon monoxide, further forensic toxicology results were pending to determine the precise cause of death. Miller was discovered unresponsive the morning after his family had begun feeling sick, with vomit found near him. The family had dined at a nearby restaurant the previous day, leading to initial assumptions about food poisoning. However, they later acknowledged the unusual circumstances surrounding Miller's death as concerning. The resort where the Gardner family stayed, Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, expressed their condolences and stated they were cooperating fully with authorities. The tragic loss of a young life has left the Gardner family and their community in grief, with many reflecting on the memories of Miller. An autopsy and further investigations will provide more answers regarding the tragic incident, which has raised serious concerns about safety in hotels and resorts.