Surfer’s Death Fuels Costa Rica Safety Debate
American surfer Kurt Van Dyke, 66, was found dead in his Cahuita, Costa Rica apartment on Saturday following an apparent robbery. Authorities reported that two armed individuals entered the apartment, threatened Van Dyke and a companion with a firearm, and stole valuables. Van Dyke, who was known for his contributions to surfing in the Caribbean and hailed from a prominent surfing family, died at the scene from asphyxiation and stab wounds. The woman with him sustained minor injuries, and an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators.
John Q. Hosedrinker