The Costa Rica authorities say the cause of Miller Gardner’s death is carbon monoxide poisoning. This is what we know.

Miller Gardner, the youngest son of the former player in New York Yanxiz Brett Gardner, He died on March 21 At the age of fourteen during his vacation with his family in Costa Rica.

Carbon monoxide poisoning was The cause of deathThe authorities confirmed in Costa Rica on April 2. High levels of toxic gas have been discovered In the family room test for the family.

Here is what we know about the death of Miller Gardner.

What happened to Miller Gardner?

Miller Gardner’s parents said in a statement that he died in his sleep after he and several other members of the family fell ill during his vacation. They did not explain from those who fell ill, or a specific disease they were dealing with or symptoms they were exposed to.

Where was the survival of GardNers?

The Gardners was spending a vacation in the Arenas Del Mar BeachFront & Rainforest resort, which is located along the Pacific Coast in Costa Rica, about 50 miles south of San Jose.

The resort said in a statement on Tuesday, March 25, “We feel deep sadness from this loss, and our hearts go out to the family during this difficult time incredibly.

The resort also told the CBS News that the hotel staff responded to the accident according to the protocol, saying: “The hotel staff sent a medical team immediately, including a licensed doctor, who arrived to deal with the state of emergency. Any medical attention to the family was done by medical professionals. Our employees did not manage any medical treatment.”

What do those responsible for the cause of death say?

Randal Ziona, director of the Judicial Investigation Agency, or OIJ, said on March 31 that investigators had a test in the hotel room where Gardner was staying and found high levels of carbon monoxide, which he said may have been caused by machines in the next room. The pollution that they found their investigators to believe that Gardner “may have died from inhaling these very dangerous gases”, ” Ziona said.

The cause of death was confirmed after Gardner’s test in favor Carbon monoxide Hemoglobin is associated with the blood, according to zúñiga. The test showed 64 % carboxamedoglobin. Satisfaction is fatal when it exceeds 50 %.

Costa Rica’s judicial police chief said that a “layer” was discovered during the autopsy of Gardner members. This layer is formed due to the high presence of carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide It is a gas without smell that results from burning fossil fuels in equipment such as cars, ovens, stoves, some heaters and generators. symptoms From the first carbon monoxide it may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and confusion.

Zeniga said the investigation “was closely coordinated” with the FBI.

The hotel CBS News told a statement on March 31 that it was hard to cooperate with the judicial authorities in Costa Rica, which took the investigation.

The hotel said: “We are confident that the forensic process will perform objectively, clearly and categorically clarify the reasons for this unfortunate accident.”

OIJ, OIJ, said that three types of analyzes, including the Poison Science Report, were conducted in criminal science laboratories.

Why did early reports say that the reason is food poisoning or “food poisoning”?

It was believed that suffocation was initially the cause of death, although this theory was excluded after the autopsy performed by the forensic medicine department. “Initial reports indicate that the cause of death is suffocation after potential food poisoning,” a preliminary statement said.

Some news means quoted a local official who referred to the potential “food poisoning”, but there is no condition of this name, and in this context it means the same thing as food poisoning.

In the aftermath of possible food poisoning reports, the La Mariposa Hotel, which is less than a mile from where Gardners resided in a statement to address what was called “the wrong information on social media”.

The restaurant said: “The Gardner family took in our restaurant, Lu Babylon, on Tuesday afternoon, March 18, 2025 – three days before Miller’s tragic pass. Any claims indicate a link between our restaurant and this size happened is completely incorrect and unfounded.” “Any news, data, or claims, on the contrary, does not reflect the truth of the situation. Moreover, we do not have any additional information, because the Gardner family did not remain in our hotel.” The hotel also extended its “heart condolences to the Gardner family”.

“The family did not eat in any of the Arenas Del Mar

What did the Gardner family say?

In a statement Before confirming the cause of deathMiller Gardner’s parents, Brett and Jessica Gardner, “They have a lot of questions and a few answers.”

And they said: “Miller was a son and a beloved brother, and we cannot yet understand our lives without his infectious smile.” “He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and friends. He lived life to the fullest every day.”

“We are very grateful to all who have communicated to provide support and encouragement during this difficult time and we are confident of our faith, our family and our friends will help us to move in this unimaginable loss,” they followed. “Our prayers come out to his teammates and their friends, as well as for all other families who lost a child very soon when we share their grief.”

and Obedient Online online Miller Gardner was described as a student of honor playing football and baseball and loved to travel with his family.

He said: “Miller’s corridor papers will feel the hearts of his family, friends, teammates, teachers, coaches and others for years.” “Miller’s time here was brief, but his soul will continue forever through those who were influenced by the way he lived.”

What did New York Yanxiz say?

New York Yanxiz released Brett Gardner for 14 years, the next statement after the news of Miller Gardner’s death became public.

“Our hearts are heavy, and the Yanxiz family is full of sadness after I learned of the death of Miller Gardner. The words feel that they are not important and insufficient in trying to describe such an unimaginable loss. It was not only Brett who grew up in this organization for more than 17 years – as well as his wife, Jessica, their boy, and Melier.

We are sad with Brett, Jessica, Hunter, and their community of family and friends in mourning for the loss of Miller, who had a spark in his eyes, a person who is issued and full, warm and loving nature.

Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will provide our permanent support while understanding their desire to privacy at this time.

Miller may lie in peace. “

Who is Brett Gardner?

Brett Gardner is a former Pisbul player who spent his entire career with New York Yanxiz. Originally from North Carolina, it was initially formulated by Yanxiz in 2005 and was called for the first time in 2008 before it became a regular start in the following season. During the 14-year-old MLB seasons, Outfielder won one series in 2009, and won the appearance of the All-Star in 2015 and the Gold Glove Award in 2016.

As a rising, Gardner scored the final range at the old Yanky Stadium in 2008, which was replaced the following year.

His last season was in 2021.

Associated Press

He contributed to this report.