In a heartbreaking incident, Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Costa Rica last month. Costa Rican authorities announced on Thursday that toxicology reports showed the young boy had a carboxyhemoglobin saturation level of 64 percent, significantly higher than the lethal threshold of 50 percent.
Miller fell ill on March 21 during a family trip to a resort in Manuel Antonio. The family released a statement through the Yankees, expressing that he had "passed away peacefully in his sleep." Officials indicated other family members were also affected during the vacation, suggesting the source of the poisoning could be traced back to machinery located near their accommodation.
The autopsy revealed distinct signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, and while other drug tests returned negative results, the investigation concluded that the case is now closed. The family previously noted that Miller loved various outdoor activities, including football and baseball.
Brett Gardner, who spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the Yankees from 2008 to 2021, is remembered for being a key player on their 2009 World Series championship team. He and his wife Jessica also have another son, Hunter, who is 16 years old. The incident has drawn attention to safety measures regarding carbon monoxide exposure in vacation settings, as the resort has yet to comment on the matter.
Miller fell ill on March 21 during a family trip to a resort in Manuel Antonio. The family released a statement through the Yankees, expressing that he had "passed away peacefully in his sleep." Officials indicated other family members were also affected during the vacation, suggesting the source of the poisoning could be traced back to machinery located near their accommodation.
The autopsy revealed distinct signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, and while other drug tests returned negative results, the investigation concluded that the case is now closed. The family previously noted that Miller loved various outdoor activities, including football and baseball.
Brett Gardner, who spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the Yankees from 2008 to 2021, is remembered for being a key player on their 2009 World Series championship team. He and his wife Jessica also have another son, Hunter, who is 16 years old. The incident has drawn attention to safety measures regarding carbon monoxide exposure in vacation settings, as the resort has yet to comment on the matter.
