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Tragic Death of American Surfer Kurt Van Dyke in Costa Rica Robbery

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Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old American surfer, was found dead in his apartment in Cahuita, Costa Rica, following an apparent robbery on Saturday morning. Authorities reported that two armed men threatened Van Dyke and a woman in the apartment, stealing valuables before he was asphyxiated and suffered multiple stab wounds. The woman sustained minor injuries but survived the incident. Van Dyke was recognized in the surfing community for his contributions to the sport and hailed from a prominent surfing family in California. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to identify the suspects responsible for this tragic event.

Key Details: • Incident occurred around 10:50 a.m. on Saturday • Van Dyke was 66 years old and originally from Santa Cruz, California • The investigation is being conducted by Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) • The woman present with Van Dyke suffered non-life-threatening injuries

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