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Flash Flood Claims Tour Guide in Barú | Costa Rica News
A tragic flash flood in Pérez Zeledón claimed the life of a tourist guide as roughly forty people were caught mid-crossing the Río Barú. Rescuers saved over twenty, but one guide was found dead on a river rock. Thirty-five total were treated—most stable, two needing urgent care. The sudden surge, fueled by rapid mountain runoff, highlights the deadly speed of such floods. Officials warn travelers to check real-time river conditions and watch for warning signs like murky water or debris—not just sky conditions. This isn’t the first fatal incident this year: in June, an American visitor…
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