U.S. doctor drowns in Playas del Coco

October 6^th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The body of 71-year-old George Vincent, a physician from the United States, was recovered after being found floating in the sea in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, after bystanders notified authorities of the emergency.

Red Cross personnel transported Vincent to a medical facility in Filadelfia, where after several attempts of resuscitation, the man was pronounced dead.

Authorities said it was not clear what led to Vincent’s drowning.  Vincent’s body was taken to the coroner’s office in Liberia for examination.