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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Queens —I Might Just Be on the Side That Survived
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In this episode, I reflect on a recent news story from Queens, New York, where a man and a dog died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning inside a van used as a mobile veterinary clinic.
What began as a distant headline slowly became personal, as it reminded me of moments in my own past—winter camping, using fire or generators, and assuming that “being outdoors” meant being safe.
This is not a story about blame or extreme behavior, but about how ordinary, reasonable decisions can sometimes carry unseen risks. Carbon monoxide is invisible, odorless, and quiet, and its danger often lies in how easily it goes unnoticed.
The episode is a short reflection on chance, safety, and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes survival has less to do with judgment than with luck.