Arbelio Reyes, Febiola Setina Chatham County Death – In a heartbreaking incident, a family of three was found dead inside their home in Savannah, Georgia, following what is suspected to be a case of carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to the Chatham County Coroner’s Office, the deceased have been identified as 41-year-old Arbelio Reyes, his 39-year-old partner Febiola Setina, and their 13-year-old son Oswaldo Reyes.
The tragic event unfolded amid ongoing recovery efforts in Savannah and nearby areas, which have been grappling with widespread power outages due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
Like many other families affected by the storm, the Reyes family resorted to using a portable gas generator in their home on Blossom Drive to cope with the lack of electricity. Unfortunately, it appears that this decision led to their untimely deaths, as authorities believe the generator was placed inside the house, where it emitted toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can be fatal when inhaled in large quantities. It is often referred to as a “silent killer” because it is impossible to detect without the use of special equipment, such as CO detectors.
When people breathe in carbon monoxide, it replaces the oxygen in their bloodstream, leading to symptoms like dizziness, nausea, confusion, and eventually unconsciousness. In severe cases, prolonged exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can result in death within minutes.
In this tragic case, the Reyes family is believed to have succumbed to the gas while sleeping. Authorities were called to the home on Tuesday after a concerned neighbor noticed that they had not been seen for some time. Upon arrival, first responders found all three family members unresponsive, and they were later pronounced dead at the scene.