Football player dies after being attacked by a crocodile in Costa Rica. 29-year-old Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz was killed.
The crocodile attacked while swimming in the river. The crocodile attacked while swimming in the Canasa River in Santa Cruz, 140 miles from the Costa Rican capital of San Jose. Ortiz plays for amateur club Deportivo Rio Canas. The death of the club star has been confirmed through social media.
While people were watching, the star was bitten and the crocodile hid in the river. After confirming the presence of crocodiles in the river, tourists were not allowed here. The dead body of the star was recovered by shooting the crocodile. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved player, Jesus Lopez Ortiz,” the club said in a statement.
“Today is a very difficult day for all of us and we will miss you as a coach, as a player and as a family member. Will always be in our hearts,” the statement said.
2023-08-04 11:57:44
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