CR Holy Week Death Toll

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The Cruz Roja Costarricense (Red Cross) reports 30 violent deaths and another 73 people requiring hospitalization for their serious injuries as the the final number for Semana Santa. Thanks to Qcostarica for the article.

*1.5 million people were on vacation during this time

http://qcostarica.com/edition/2013/04/01/30-deaths-recorded-in-semana-santa/

 

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Re: CR Holy Week Death Toll

Thanks for posting and keeping us up to date on the Costa Rica happenings

 

[EOGGreg]

Re: CR Holy Week Death Toll

Interesting stuff:

"The number is 13 – 8 deaths and 5 serious injuries – more than the same period last year.
According to Freddy Rom?n, press officer at the Cruz Roja, the actual number of fatalities could end up being higher, considering that some of the injured taken to hospital were in serious condition.
This year the main causes of the deaths were by assaults with knives and guns and traffic accidents."