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January Closed Violently
Last month closed with a long
list of violent deaths. A total
of 81 people died in January, 5
more than the same period last
year.
Aquatic accidents topped the
list. In one week alone there 7
drownings. A couple in San
Gerardo Dota lost their lives in
an attempt to save their two
young children, along with a
resident of the area who gave
his life to help. In Sarapiquí,
a grandmother lost her life
while trying to save her 9 year
old granddaughter and another
little girl.
Traffic accidents resulted in 32
fatalities, while deaths from
firearms and knives totalled 17.
Fire claimed two lives. January
was also a record month for
firefighters who responded to an
increased number of calls. On
average, firefighters responded
to 85 emergencies daily, while
the average during 2005 was 50.
Authorities are keeping their
fingers crossed that January is
not setting the pace for what is
to come during the next 11
months of this year.
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