The luxury Costa Rican resort, where former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son died, has released its first statement on the tragedy, distanced himself from reports that he may have suffered from food poisoning there.
“We are deeply saddened by this loss and our hearts come to our families during these incredibly difficult times,” Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort said in Spanish in a statement to the Post Tuesday.
“The factors that led to this tragic incident are unknown and we are fully working with the authorities to ensure they investigate,” the resort said.
“We are continuing to be committed to supporting our guests and staff, and prioritizing their well-being and safety while respecting the privacy of those affected.”
Brett Gardner was on vacation with his wife Jessica and their two sons at the picturesque Manuel Antonio National Park resort when Miller died in bed.
However, Costa Rica's Judicial Survey Police Suffocation was eliminated Because the teenager's airways were not blocked. Authorities are waiting for a toxicology report to determine whether food poisoning was the cause of his death, CNN reported Tuesday.
Authorities said Miller vomited in bed and initially thought the cause of death was suffocation.
According to a Costa Rica news outlet, the teen got sick after eating something, but details of what caused his death have not been revealed until an autopsy comes out.
Meanwhile, La Mariposa, a hotel where Gardner dined during the holidays, and Le Papillon, a restaurant, denied that their fares could be blamed on the boy's death.
“In response to misinformation on social media, I would like to clarify that the Gardner family visited Le Papillon Restaurant on the evening of Tuesday, March 18th, three days before Miller's unfortunate pass,” the restaurant said. Costa Rica's Diario Extra.
41-year-old Brett Gardner played for 14 years with the Bronx bombers and was a popular mainstay on the team.
“Our hearts are heavy and the Yankees are full of sadness after learning of Miller Gardner's passing,” the team said in a statement posted on X on Sunday.
“I feel that words are insignificant and insufficient to try to explain such unimaginable losses.” The team said. “Brett wasn't the only one who literally grew up in this organization for over 17 years, as did his wife Jessica and two boys, Hunter and Miller.
The family released tragic news in a weekend statement.
