Couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by generator in Portage, Indiana - CBS Chicago

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Portage, Indiana
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Incident type
Toxic Exposure

Summary

Toxic Exposure Portage Indiana in Portage, Indiana: A man and his wife were found dead at Lakeshore Camp Resort in Portage, Indiana, from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a generator they had been operating during power outages. The victims died on Saturday morning when the generator was placed near their residence under an air‐conditioning unit.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Salvatore Fogu Unknown Fatal
Debroah Fogu Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by generator in Portage, Indiana - CBS Chicago

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