Costa Rica Hotel Refutes Claim Brett Gardner's Son Died of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The Costa Rica hotel where Brett Gardner's son Miller died during a family vacation is denying that carbon monoxide poisoning led to the 14-year-old's death.

In a statement to PEOPLE on Tuesday, April 1, a spokesperson for the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort claims that the amount of carbon monoxide in the family's hotel room was "non-lethal."

“We understand the concern has grown and to clarify the high levels of carbon monoxide were in a mechanical room that guests do not occupy. The levels in the hotel room were non-existent and non-lethal. There was an error in this initial reporting," hotel spokesperson Dana Cohen said. "As mentioned, we await for conclusive results to confirm the cause of this unfortunate death.”

The New York Post was first to report the news.

Miller fell ill and died on Friday, March 21, his parents Brett and Jessica confirmed on March 23.

The resort's April 1 statement contradicts a March 31 video address from Randall Zúñiga posted to Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency YouTube account. The statement claimed that a "hazardous atmospheres" team conducted tests in the room his family was staying in at the resort and found high levels of the gas.

"At that time, high levels of carbon monoxide contamination were detected in that room. Which then leads us to a line of investigation in which it appears that this person may have died from inhaling these very dangerous gases," Zúñiga said.

The fire department and the Ministry of Health were also notified about the issue, according to the official. "We also have to wait for the final results of the forensic toxicology, which will determine exactly what caused the death of this young man," said Zúniga.

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After the Judicial Investigation Agency's report came out on March 31, Cohen said the company is "heartbroken by the tragic loss" of Miller. "We are diligently cooperating with the Costa Rican judicial authorities, who have taken over the investigation. We trust that the forensic process will objectively, clearly, and conclusively clarify the causes of this unfortunate incident," she continued.

"Out of respect for the ongoing judicial process and the family's privacy, we will refrain from commenting on any unconfirmed hypotheses or possible causes."

Brett, a longtime outfielder for the New York Yankees, and his wife Jessica shared an obituary on March 31 for Miller.

"The void Miller's passing leaves in the hearts of his family, friends, teammates, teachers, coaches and others will be felt for years," the Gardners said in the obituary, adding that their family will "forever cherish the places they visited, the people they met, the friends they made, and the memories they created together."

"In this time of unimaginable loss, the family prays that joy and healing will come to others who share their grief," they added.