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Prominent Surfer Kurt Van Dyke, Killed in Costa Rica, Remembered for ‘Spiritual Connection’ to the Ocean

As Costa Rican and international authorities investigate the killing of prominent surfer and Santa Cruz native Kurt Van Dyke, friends and family remember his deep love for surfing and the intense connection he had with adventure and the ocean. The post Prominent surfer Kurt Van Dyke, killed in Costa Rica, remembered for ‘spiritual connection’ to the ocean appeared first on Lookout Santa Cruz.
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The death of Kurt Van Dyke, a renowned 66-year-old American surfer, has generated shock after details of his murder in Costa Rica were confirmed. According to the report from local authorities, his body was found on February 14 at his residence in Cahuita, in the municipality of Talamanca. Van Dyke was found in one of the rooms with signs of strangulation and multiple stab wounds; his body was under a bed and covered with a sheet over his face. …

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The tragic death of Kurt Van Dyke in Cahuita reveals the risks for expatriate surfers in Costa Rica, while highlighting his unique legacy in Californian surf culture.

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Ohmymag broke the news on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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