Costa Rica’s Ministry of Tourism tells Us Weekly exclusively that the use of Carbon Monoxide detectors in hotels is ‘not evaluated’

After Brett Gardner’s son Miller Gardner was found dead due to carbon monoxide exposure during a vacation in Costa Rica, a CO forensics investigator explained why his family didn’t face the same fate.

Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Costa Rica officials.

Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family.

A toxicology report after his death found high levels of carboxyhemoglobin, an indicator of carbon monoxide in the blood, according to a statement from Randall Zúñiga, the director of the Costa Rica Judicial Investigation Agency. Miller Gardner’s test showed a saturation of 64 percent, he said, adding that anything over 50 percent was lethal.

Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, was confirmed this week to have died by carbon monoxide poisoning while vacationing in Costa Rica.

A blood test for carbon monoxide showed a saturation level of 64% in Gardner’s body, Costa Rican officials said. Concentrations above 50% are considered lethal.