The rescue of a small sloth that survived the high tide in the South Zone, caused by the influence of cold front, echoed beyond Costa Rican borders. Dirk Morgan, owner of Morgan’s Jungle Lodge in Puerto Jiménez de Osa, saved the animal’s life. According to Morgan, he and an American from Ohio found the 2-toed […]
Archives for January 17, 2018
Candidates describe environmental advocates as “extremists and eco-terrorists”
On Tuesday morning there was a debate between five presidential candidates focused on the agricultural issue and production. Juan Diego Castro, Antonio Álvarez, Rodolfo Hernández, Carlos Alvarado and Rodofo Piza addressed several issues related to Costa Rican agriculture. One of them was the struggle of environmental groups against the agricultural production. The candidate of the […]
CCSS seeks 10 cadaveric donors per every million
This year, the goal of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), is to have 10 deceased donors for every million inhabitants. In 2017, the institution got five donors of this type per every million inhabitants, and 229 transplants were performed with cadaveric donors. The cadaverous donor allows several people to benefit from the different […]
Coastguard rescued people isolated by floods in Limón
Officers of the National Coastguard Service, along with other relief corps, helped several people who were isolated due to the floods. The operation was carried out on Monday in the province of Limón. One of these cases took place in the town of Playa Hermosa de Mawamba, Barra del Tortuguero, where two homes flooded two […]
4.7-degree earthquake in Parrita
A 4.7-degree earthquake shook west of Parrita, in Puntarenas, on Tuesday morning. According to preliminary information from the National Seismological Network (RSN), the quake was recorded at 7:34 a.m. at a depth of 26 kilometers. Neighbors from Bejuco Beach and Jacó reported the quake as “strong” but “fast.” crhoy.com
A single bee stung a woman who died in Guanacaste
The preliminary report of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) revealed that a single bee stung a woman who died on Tuesday in Guanacaste. She was allergic, so this was lethal. The victim was identified as 48-year-old Juana Ortiz. The event happened minutes before 7 a.m. on the Llano de Nicoya. Apparently, the woman called a […]