2 men dead after carbon monoxide poisoning in Fort Myers; woman, 2 children taken to hospitals

A running generator led local firefighters to the discovery of five victims suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning and not conscious at a Pine Manor home.

Amy Bollen, spokesperson for the South Trail Fire District, told The News-Press that the incident happened during the early morning hours of Father's Day.

Firefighters responded to an emergency call in the Pine Manor neighborhood off Fifth Avenue, Bollen said.

When crews arrived, they found a running generator inside the residence.

Three adults and two children were suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning and not conscious, Bollen said. A woman and two children were outside the home.

"Firefighters made entry and brought out two male adults found to be in cardiac arrest," Bollen said. She added that first responders performed lifesaving measures on the two men, but weren't successful.

Bollen said the woman and the two children were taken to area hospitals.

Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Twitter @TomasFRoBeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran and Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews.

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