Last month, the sports community was shaken by the devastating news that Miller Gardner, the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica. According to the Costa Rican authorities, an autopsy revealed alarming levels of carboxyhemoglobin in Miller's bloodstream, indicating he had suffered from significant carbon monoxide exposure before his untimely death.
Tragic Loss: Brett Gardner's Son Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Tragic Loss: Brett Gardner's Son Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Miller Gardner, a 14-year-old boy and son of ex-Yankees player Brett Gardner, tragically passed away while on vacation in Costa Rica due to carbon monoxide exposure.
Miller, who was just 14 years old, died on March 21 after falling ill alongside several family members. Experts assessed that his blood showed a saturation level of 64 percent, with anything above 50 percent being potentially fatal. The Gardner family, while staying at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, expressed their grief through a statement released by the Yankees, highlighting Miller's love for sports and the time spent with loved ones.
During a press conference, officials clarified the location of the family's accommodations, mentioning they were situated next to a room containing machinery that might have contributed to the carbon monoxide contamination. The resort has yet to respond to inquiries concerning the tragic incident.
Brett Gardner, aged 41 and known for his long-standing career with the Yankees, played from 2008 to 2021. He was part of the 2009 World Series championship team and leaves behind a lasting legacy in the sport. Besides Miller, the Gardners also have a 16-year-old son named Hunter. The heartbreaking event has resonated deeply within the sports community and beyond, eliciting an outpouring of support for the Gardner family during this challenging time.
The case has now been marked as closed following the autopsy and toxicology reports, and the investigation provides a stark reminder of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide exposure.
During a press conference, officials clarified the location of the family's accommodations, mentioning they were situated next to a room containing machinery that might have contributed to the carbon monoxide contamination. The resort has yet to respond to inquiries concerning the tragic incident.
Brett Gardner, aged 41 and known for his long-standing career with the Yankees, played from 2008 to 2021. He was part of the 2009 World Series championship team and leaves behind a lasting legacy in the sport. Besides Miller, the Gardners also have a 16-year-old son named Hunter. The heartbreaking event has resonated deeply within the sports community and beyond, eliciting an outpouring of support for the Gardner family during this challenging time.
The case has now been marked as closed following the autopsy and toxicology reports, and the investigation provides a stark reminder of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide exposure.
