The tragic death of Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son, Miller, at a Costa Rican resort has caused a significant decline in hotel bookings at the popular tourist destination. With cancellations increasing, local businesses are feeling the impact. Despite the absence of foul play or negligence, the mystery surrounding Miller's cause of death, following acute illness after dining out, has led to caution among potential visitors. This incident adds to existing challenges faced by Costa Rican tourism, including a general decline in travel due to safety concerns and economic factors.
"Everyone is affected," Lamia Funti, owner of Casa Lamia Restaurant & Lodge outside Manuel Antonio National Park, told US Weekly. "Right now, I've had 12 cancellations, which is huge."
Brett and Jessica Gardner became ill after eating outside of the Arenas Del Mar resort. Miller was found unresponsive in his bed the next morning.
Costa Rica's Judicial Investigations Police ruled out initial reports that Miller may have died from asphyxiation due to food poisoning, but said toxicology results could take months.
The Gardners' tragedy came as tourism had already slipped in Costa Rica due to its exchange rate and a violent gang war.
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