Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected in the deaths of two men from Forsyth County and the hospitalization of a third: the men were in a boat on Lake Lanier. The two men who died have been identified as brothers from Cumming. Scott and Brian Landeck were 22 and 31 years old.
From WSB TV…
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Cumming Police Department, Forsyth County Fire Department and EMS all responded to the scene.
Police said they believe the men’s deaths are a tragic accident. Deputies responded to Mary Alice Park around 11:23 p.m. Officials learned that three family members went out on their boat Friday evening to spend the night. When family members arrived Saturday, the two men were unresponsive. Family members towed the boat the park.
A third man was disoriented and taken to a hospital where he’s being treated for carbon monoxide exposure.
Deputies found a generator on the boat.
“Though it was in an area that was not enclosed, the positioning of the generator did not allow the exhaust to exit the boat,” deputies said. “Instead it filled the cabin where the men were sleeping.”