Costa Rica's Health Minister announced an investigation into the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort after 14-year-old Miller Gardner died from carbon monoxide poisoning during a family vacation. Initially suspected to have died of food poisoning, autopsy results revealed toxic levels of carbon monoxide in his room. The case is under further scrutiny by health authorities, and the hotel management has disputed the claims regarding prior high carbon monoxide levels. The Gardner family remains in Costa Rica during this difficult time.
"The Ministry of Health is also investigating what happened at a hotel in Manuel Antonio following a report by the Judicial Investigation Agency which indicates the unfortunate death of a person due to carbon monoxide inhalation," Angermuller said in a statement.
"In response to inquiries regarding this case, the Ministry of Health is gathering information and conducting the necessary investigations," the statement said.
The hotel’s spokesperson denied initial reports by police that there were high levels of carbon monoxide in Miller's room before he died in his bed.
Police initially suspected the teen died from asphyxiation due to food poisoning but quickly ruled it out.
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