Death of Gardner's son pinned to carbon monoxide
Briefly

Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, tragically died of carbon monoxide poisoning while staying at a hotel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. An autopsy revealed a lethal carboxyhemoglobin saturation level of 64%. Authorities indicated that a machine room adjacent to the family's hotel room might have contributed to the carbon monoxide contamination. Initial theories suggested asphyxiation or food poisoning, as the family experienced illness after dining out. However, the autopsy ruled these out, confirming the cause of death as poisoning from the gas.
Carbon monoxide poisoning was confirmed as the cause of death for Miller Gardner, the teenage son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner. A test revealed a carboxyhemoglobin saturation of 64%, which is lethal, indicating high levels of this poisonous gas in his body.
Authorities found a layer on Gardner's organs during the autopsy, indicating significant exposure to carbon monoxide. Adjacent to his hotel room, a machine room may have been responsible for the contamination.
Read at ESPN.com
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