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Thrilling Murder of Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke in Costa Rica

Published February 17, 2026, 09:29

Surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke was brutally murdered in Costa Rica in a violent incident. Two armed individuals broke into his home, threatening him and his partner, and then drowned and stabbed him. His partner, who was tied up and beaten, described the incident. Van Dyke's brother expresses suspicion that the murder was not a simple robbery, as Kurt had recently spoken to him and was in good spirits. Additionally, his brother mentions that Kurt had business dealings in the area and that there were people who disliked him. Authorities are investigating the case.