The Costa Rican town where Yankees legend Brett Gardner’s son Miller tragically died last week has been left on edge as authorities continue to investigate what caused his sudden passing.
Miller, 14, was discovered not breathing in his room while on vacation with his family at the $900-a-night Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio, which is located on the Central American country’s Pacific coast.
Brett and wife Jessica revealed in a heartbreaking announcement on Sunday that their teenage son had died after falling ill ‘along with several other family members’ on the vacation. 24 hours later, the preliminary cause of death was initially ruled as asphyxiation after eating.
Investigators claimed on Tuesday that asphyxia has now been ruled out as there was no obstruction of Miller’s airway when he died, with authorities now probing whether he had an allergic reaction to medication.
However, anxious locals in Manuel Antonio are nervously awaiting the verdict amid fears jail sentences could be handed out.
‘It’s a hard topic,’ a bartender at one hotel in the resort town told The New York Post.
The Costa Rican town where Yankees legend Brett Gardner’s son Miller (second from right) tragically died last week has been left on edge
Miller was found dead in his room last Friday morning, with his cause of death still unclear
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‘Everyone is worried because someone — a chef or someone who made the food — could go to jail. People are talking about it.’
He added: ‘Everyone in town is nervous.’
Restaurants where the Gardner family had dinner earlier in the vacation are understood to have distanced themselves from the tragic incident, including the swanky Le Papillon.
Earlier this week it was claimed that they did not eat at their luxury Costa Rican hotel for lunch or dinner the day before Miller was found dead.
The Arenas Del Mar Resort told TMZ that it was still working with authorities to help clarify precisely what led to his tragic passing.
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed on Tuesday that desperate medics battled for half an hour in a bid to revive the son of ex-Yankees hero Brett after his frantic family found him lifeless in bed.
Dr Gannon recalled about Miller at his urgent care center in Quepos: ‘He was clinically dead. He had no vital signs, but we had no idea how long he’d been in that state so we got to work because everything was so unclear.
‘If he’d been like that for only, say a few minutes, there would have been a chance of saving him.’
The Gardner family were staying at the $900-a-night Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio (pictured)
Dr Gannon explained that his team initially tried a defibrillator before Miller showed no signs of recovery, meaning they then worked on chest compressions and ensuring his airways were clear.
After 30 minutes Miller was declared dead by the team after showing no signs of recovery.
The hotel said to DailyMail.Com in a statement: ‘We are deeply saddened by this loss, and our hearts go out to the family during this incredibly difficult time.
‘The factors that led to this tragic incident are unknown, and we are fully cooperating with authorities as they investigate.
‘We remain committed to supporting our guests and staff, prioritizing their well-being and safety, while respecting the privacy of those affected.’
