An American tourist was pronounced dead on Thursday at a clinic in Sardinal de Carrillo, Guanacaste after diving for several hours at Playas del Coco. Reports are that the 70 year old man, John Rutledje suffered respiratory problems. His body was sent to the Judicial Morgue in order to determine the cause of death.
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