CORPUS CHRISTI - A Corpus Christi family learned first hand why carbon monoxide is called a silent killer, after an incident on Wednesday that could have easily ended in tragedy.
Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, yet potentially deadly. According to authorities, some roofing materials got caught in a ventilation pipe, which blocked the carbon monoxide from getting out and forced it back inside a local famiy's home.
Corpus Christi paramedics arrived at the home at the Buccaneer Apartments around 12:30 p.m. The family was complaining of headaches and dizziness. All three were quickly put on oxygen and taken to the hospital, after crews detected a high level the gas.
Luckily, this is something from which a person can easily recover. The family should be okay after getting plenty of oxygen back into their systems.
Fire officials said it doesn't always end like it did Wedneday.
"They generally become unconscious, and no one is there to rescue them," Fire Marshall Andy Cardiel said.
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