Death Toll in Costa Rica Rafting Accident Includes Four Americans

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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A rafting accident on Oct. 20 in Costa Rica left four Americans dead in addition to their guide, the U.S. State Department confirmed.

“We are saddened by news of rafting accident in #CostaRica. We can confirm four U.S. citizens died as a result of the accident. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones, and extend our gratitude to the Government of Costa Rica for their support in this tragedy,” said Heather Nauert, a State Department spokeswoman, in a statement.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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