GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. -- A Grand Island family had to be rushed to the hospital for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Grand Island rescue crews received a call just after 2:30am Friday to a home on River Oaks Drive.
When officials arrived, they say a man came to the door who was plainly ill and confused.
Surya and Chandana Yadavilli, 36 and 29, respectively, and their 13-month-old baby were taken out of the home.
Officials say CO levels measured at 300 parts per million, which is considered high.
The family was treated by medics at the scene and then transported to Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.
A spokesperson for the Grand Island fire department told 2 On Your Side the husband had called a friend saying he had a headache; the friend called 911.
Grand Island Fire Chief Kevin Koch points out that as of February, 2010, Amanda's Law mandates carbon monoxide detectors in all homes in New York State. Koch says one did not appear to be in use in this case .
The law was named after a West Seneca teen, Amanda Hansen, who died of CO poisoning while at a sleepover at a friend's house.
Ken and Kim Hansen, Amanda's parents, have been tireless working to educate people about the silent killer for the past three years.
"They said it was 300 ppm in that house," said Ken Hansen of the Grand Island incident. "Our daughter died at .95, so I don't know how this family's alive, it's a miracle for them."
While the Hansens are relived to hear tragedy was averted this time, their relief does not come without frustration.
"Its very disheartening," said Kim Hansen. "It's hard to believe that people still just don't want to believe it's going to happen to them, or you know, whatever their issue is, I don't know, but you really need to have that CO detector in your home."
For more information on the Amanda Hansen Foundation, including an upcoming benefit, visit the organization's website.