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Resort Under Investigation After Teen's Fatal Gas Leak

9/12/2025

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Authorities in Costa Rica searched the Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort after 14-year-old Miller Gardner died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) conducted the operation to collect evidence for potential negligence.
This marks the second search since Gardner's death on March 21.
Toxicology results showed carbon monoxide levels at 64%, well above safe limits, likely due to a gas leak from a nearby machine room.
The resort has cooperated with the investigation and expressed condolences to the Gardner family.

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Authorities in Costa Rica searched the Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort after 14-year-old Miller Gardner died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) conducted the operation to collect evidence for potential negligence.
This marks the second search since Gardner's death on March 21.
Toxicology results showed carbon monoxide levels at 64%, well above safe limits, likely due to a gas leak from a nearby machine room.
The resort has cooperated with the investigation and expressed condolences to the Gardner family.