Milton Residents Shocked by CO Poisoning Deaths

Residents of a condo in Town of Milton recently faced the lethal menace of CO poisoning. The deadly carbon monoxide fumes entered the living areas of one of the flats. The residents of this contaminated flat succumbed to the lethal gas.

James Folk and his fiancée Joan Leith, both retired, lived in the flat. The couple was found lying unconscious in the house when relatives opened up the door after failing to get any response despite repeated knocks and calls.

Authorities found high levels of carbon monoxide inside the flat when they tested it post the tragic event. The couple was believed to have left their minivan running through the night by accident. The exhaust fumes from the van filled the garage and then permeated the home too, causing them to breathe in the killer fumes. The worst part is, the couple probably had no idea what was happening and couldn’t have even managed to make any attempt to save themselves.

Neighbors shudder to think that this could have so easily happened to them as well. CO has no odor, no color and it is virtually impossible to detect it in your atmosphere before it is too late. Inhaling excessive amounts of the gas can be fatal and it all happens too quickly for you can react and move out to safety.

Prevention is the best solution where CO air contamination is concerned. It is recommended to install CO alarms and undertake periodic checks of gas appliances to prevent leaks. All potential sources of CO should also be kept out of access to indoors, where the CO can accumulate to lethal levels.

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