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They suspect it was hydrogen sulfide gas that killed them. Yeah I know it smells terrible, but at high concentrations it quickly numbs the sense of smell so you don't notice it anymore. These two people were quite preoccupied with what they were doing so probably didn't notice anything until they started to feel very ill. By then it was too late.