Costa Rica officials, Miller Gardner’s cause of death is carbon monoxide poisoning, he said. Here are what we know.
Miller Gardner, former New York Yankees outdoor player Brett Gardner’s youngest son He died on March 21st Kosta Rica is on vacation with her family.
Carbon monoxide poisoning cause of deathAuthorities in Costa Rica were approved on 2 April. High levels of toxic gas was detected In the family’s hotel room test.
Here are what we know about Miller Gardner’s death.
What happened to Miller Gardner?
Miller Gardner said in a statement that his parents said that he and a few other family members died in his sleep after he was ill. They did not explain who was sick, what certain diseases they were dealing with, or what symptoms they experienced.
Where was Gardners staying?
Gardners was on a vacation along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, on a holiday at Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, about 50 miles south of San José.
Uz We are deeply upset about this loss, and our hearts come to the family in these incredibly difficult times, dedi he said on Tuesday, March 25th.
The facility also told CBS News that the hotel staff responded to the incident according to the protocol: “Hotel personnel immediately sent a medical team, including a licensed doctor to address the emergency situation. Any medical aid was held by medical experts. Our staff did not give any medical treatment.”
What do the authorities say about the cause of death?
Judicial Investigation Agency Director Randall Zúñiga or OIJ said that on March 31, the inspectors were testing in the hotel room where Gardner stayed and that the machines could be caused by machines in the next room. The contamination they found caused researchers to believe that Gardner “might have died of breathing these extremely dangerous gases”. Zúñiga said.
The cause of death was confirmed after Gardner’s tested in terms of carboxhemoglobin. carbon monoxide According to Zúñiga, it is bound to the hemoglobin in the blood. The test showed 64%carboxyhemoglobin saturation. Saturation is considered fatal when it exceeds 50%.
Costa Rica’s judicial police president, Gardner’s organs during the autopsy of a “layer” was detected, he said. This layer is caused by the presence of high carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide It is an odorless gas produced by burning fossil fuels in equipment such as cars, ovens, stoves, some heaters and generators. Symptoms Carbon monoxide poisoning may contain headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and confusion.
Zúñiga said that the investigation was “closely coordinated” with the FBI.
Hotel, CBS News on March 31, said in a statement, the investigation of the Costa Rica judicial officials who carefully cooperated, he said. “
“We trust that the judicial process will clearly clarify the reasons for the objective, clear, clear and unfortunate event.” He said.
The OIJ director said that he had conducted three types of analysis, including a toxicology report in Forensic Science Laboratories.
Why did early reports say that the cause is food poisoning or “food poisoning”?
Bulusization was initially thought to be the cause of death, but this theory was excluded after an autopsy by the Forensic Pathology Department. The first statement said: “Preliminary reports show that the cause of death is drowning following possible food poisoning.”
Some news organizations conveyed a local official called “food poisoning”, but there is no condition with this name, and in this context, it means the same thing as food poisoning.
Following possible food poisoning reports, Hotel La Mariposa, who was less than a mile from Gardners, made a statement called “misinformation circulating on social media”.
The restaurant said, “The Gardner Family, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in the afternoon – three days before Miller’s tragic passing – our restaurant Le Papillon had dinner. Any claim that proposes a connection between our restaurant and this heartbreaking activity is completely wrong and unfounded.” He said. He continued: “On the contrary, it does not reflect the reality of the situation of making any news, expressions or claims. Also, we do not have additional information because the Gardner family does not stay in our hotel.” The hotel also extended the “condolences to the Gardner family”.
Arenas Del Mar Resort, where Gardners stayed, said in a statement, “The family did not eat at the restaurants of Arenas Del Mar at lunch or dinner the previous day. In addition, on March 14, we made an investigation by the Ministry of Health.”
What did the Gardner family say?
In a statement Before the cause of death is confirmedMiller Gardner’s parents, Brett and Jessica Gardner, He said it was “too many questions and very little answers.”
“Miller was a beloved son and brother, and we can’t understand our lives yet without an infectious smile.” “Football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, loved his family and friends. Every day lived his life until the end.”
“We are very grateful to everyone who reaches to provide support and courage in this difficult time, and we are sure that our family and friends will help us wander in this unimaginable loss.” “Our prayers go to Miller’s teammates and friends and all other families who lost a very early child when we share their grief.”
One obituary He described Miller Gardner, which is published online, as a roller roller student who plays football and baseball and likes to travel with his family.
“Void Miller’s passing is separated from the heart of his family, friends, teammates, teachers, coaches and others.” He said. “He was short when Miller spent with them here, but his soul will continue forever through those who live as he lives.”
New York Yankees what did he say?
New York York Yankees, played by Brett Gardner for 14 years, published the following statement after Miller Gardner’s death was opened to the public.
“Our hearts are heavy and the Yankees family is full of grief after learning how to pass Miller Gardner. Words feel insignificant and insufficient trying to describe such an unimaginable loss. This organization was not Brett who has grown for more than 17 years – his wife, Jessica and two boys Hunter and Miller.
Brett, Jessica, Hunter and a spark in his eyes, an outgoing and susceptible personality and a warm and loving nature of Miller’ın mourning the loss of the loss of family and friends.
Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will present our permanent support when understanding the desire for privacy.
May Miller lie in peace. “
Who is Brett Gardner?
Brett Gardner is a former baseball player who spends his entire professional career with New York Yankees. It was initially prepared from North Carolina, initially by Yankees in 2005 and was first called in 2008 before making a regular start in the following season. In the 14 MLB season, Outfielder won One World Series in 2009, won the All-Star view in 2015 and the Golden Glove Award in 2016.
As a rookie, Gardner threw the last run at the former Yankee Stadium in 2008, which was changed the following year.
The last season was in 2021.
He contributed to this report.
