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09/01/2015
British Man Killed In Costa Rica Catamaran Disaster
Three people have died after a boat capsized in Costa Rica.
An 80-year-old British man, a Canadian and an American woman were killed.
The boat was carrying 98 passengers and 10 crew members.
101 people were saved by rescuers, however they are still searching for two people.
Survivors told local reporters the boat capsized because of gale force winds and the ship sank quickly.
The boat was travelling to Tortuga Island when the tragedy occurred.
(CD/IT)
An 80-year-old British man, a Canadian and an American woman were killed.
The boat was carrying 98 passengers and 10 crew members.
101 people were saved by rescuers, however they are still searching for two people.
Survivors told local reporters the boat capsized because of gale force winds and the ship sank quickly.
The boat was travelling to Tortuga Island when the tragedy occurred.
(CD/IT)
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