The 14-year-old-son of Yankees World Series champion Brett Gardner tragically lost his life while staying at the luxurious Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Costa Rica, per local officials.
The resort, located in the rainforest town of Manuel Antonio, boasts direct beach access, offers expert naturalist guides and a ‘stimulating, colorful, and exciting’ food menu, according to its website.
However, it has been reported that Gardner’s teenage son, Miller, died by asphyxiation after eating. Inside Edition reported that the death occurred at the resort.
Miller is said to have died ‘after a possible intoxication after apparently ingesting some food,’ officials in Costa Rica told NBC News, and Gardner and his wife Jessica said in announcing their son’s death that several others family members had gotten sick during the trip.
The resort told DailyMail.Com on Tuesday: ”We are deeply saddened by this loss, and our hearts go out to the family during this incredibly difficult time.Â
‘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.’
Miller Gardner (second right) died over the weekend, his parents Brett and Jessica announced
The family was staying at the luxurious Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
The resort in Costa Rica insists ‘only the best ends up on your plate’ when it comes to their food
The Arenas Del Mar website insists that ‘only the best ends up on your plate’ and ‘yes, you’ll eat only the freshest ingredients’ at the resort, which includes the Playitas Beachfront Restaurant and Mirador Oceanview Restaurant.
The resort also employs a ‘Dock to Dish’ program for the fish that it serves to guests.Â
‘Dock to Dish connects our resort to fresh, sustainably-caught fish sourced from our own backyard, avoiding at-risk species and supporting local fishing economies in the process,’ the website says.
The resort has a range of attractions for guests to enjoy, as it located on an 11-acre private rainforest reserve, is walking distance to Manuel Antonio National Park and offers activities like zip-lining, surfing lessons and more.
Overall, Arenas Del Mar has two beaches, two pools and a spa.
Earlier on Monday, the US State Department told the New York Post: ‘We are closely monitoring local authorities’ investigation into the cause of death.Â
‘Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones during this difficult time, we have no further comment at this time.’
The State Department also confirmed ‘the death of a US citizen in Costa Rica on March 21.’Â
Ex-Yankees star Brett Gardner’s son Miller died while the family were on vacation in Costa Rica
His parents confirmed that he passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Friday
The resort boasts direct access to two beaches, two pools and a spa on property as well
Gardner spent his entire Major League Baseball career as an outfielder with the Yankees
The family are now reportedly working with local authorities to bring Miller’s body back to the United States.Â
Gardner and his wife Jessica announced the awful news over the weekend, explaining that their son had fallen ill ‘along with several other family members’.
The couple confirmed that Miller had passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday March 21.
‘With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller,’ they said.Â
‘He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation.’
They continued: ‘We have so many questions and so few answers at this point, but we do know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st.’
Gardner, 41, played 14 seasons with the Yankees between 2008 and 2021 and was part of their 2009 World Series-winning team.Â
The outfielder spent his entire career in pinstripes and was highly respected within the organization.