German Consul Drowned While Swimming | Costa Rica News

Costa Rica News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

A German diplomat, Mario Genz, died unexpectedly while swimming in a Costa Rican lagoon — not kayaking as initially reported — sparking an urgent rescue and raising awareness about open-water risks. Though a certified diver and avid athlete with a diplomatic career spanning multiple countries, Genz was pulled from the water by staff after being submerged for at least 30 minutes. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause, while Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers support to his grieving family, including his wife, also a…