US EditionCanadian tourist dead in Dominican Republic, local officials say
- Canadian tourist Dorian Christian MacDonald, aged 38, died in a drowning accident on June 20 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
- MacDonald took a late-night walk near the beach around 2 a.m., prompting a 911 call at 3 a.m. and first responders arriving over an hour before finding his body.
- Family, friends, and authorities have launched a GoFundMe to raise up to $40,000 to cover the slow, costly, and complex repatriation process to Nova Scotia.
- A close friend described MacDonald as "my brother in every way but blood" with an infectious laugh and generous spirit, reflecting the deep bond shared.
- The death adds to unsettling incidents involving tourists, including unresolved disappearances, and Global Affairs Canada is supporting the family while coordinating with local officials.
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Canadian tourist Dorian Christian MacDonald, 38, found dead after ‘drowning accident’ on Dominican Republic beach
Dorian Christian MacDonald was last seen walking along the beaches of Puerto Plata just after 2 a.m. during his solo trip to the northern coast of the Caribbean Island on June 20, according to CTV News.
·New York, United States
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A Canadian tourist died in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, announced the country's civil protection agency.
·Montreal, Canada
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Canadian who died in the Dominican Republic from Nova Scotia
While on vacation in the Dominican Republic a 38-year-old Canadian died, officials said, and now his family is hoping to bring his body home. In less than 24 hours, friends and family of Dorian Christian MacDonald have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help bring his body back to Nova Scotia. “He wasn’t just […]
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