Frightening footage captured the large pre-historic creature swimming through the water last week with the lifeless body of Jesus “Chucho” Lopez Ortiz clenched inside its jaws.
Ortiz, 29, had jumped into the Cañas River from a bridge that was closed for fishing because of the presence of crocodiles in the water, said Santa Cruz Police Sergeant Marcelino Hernandez,The disturbing incident happened near the town of Santa Cruz in the province of Guanacaste, approximately 140 miles from Costa Rica’s capital city of San Jose.
“With deep sorrow, we make public the death of our player Jesus Lopez Ortiz may God enjoy. Rest in Peace Chucho, we join the pain of all your family,”The animal remained in the water as it held Ortiz’s body in its grip while witnesses continued to record the cruel event. Crocodiles are considered protected animals in the Latin American country and the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment and Energy prohibits the hunting or killing of protected animals.
“We will remember you in the many facets of your sporting life as a coach, football player and also as a family father. You will always live in our hearts Chucho, fly high friend.’
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