A crocodile swims amid garbage in the Tarcoles River, one of the most polluted in Central America. This species is thriving despite the toxic waters - Copyright AFP ...

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Jesus “Chucho” Lopez Ortiz, 29, was killed by a crocodile late last month after he jumped into the river and was eaten, according to the Tico Times. A Costa Rican soccer player died after he jumped ...

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The ongoing search for an uncle and nephew reported missing while kayaking on the Tarcoles River, in Escobal de Atenas, Alajuela, has taken a grim turn. Relatives involved in the search efforts ...

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In one of the most polluted rivers in Central America, a vulnerable crocodile species is thriving despite living in waters that have become a sewer for Costa Rica's capital, experts say. Every day, ...