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Published on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Authorities said
police received an emergency call Monday
afternoon reporting the discovery of a
man’s body on a riverbank in
Naranjalito, a town located near Nosara Beach in
Nicoya Canton, in Guanacaste
Province. Officers responded to the
scene and coordinated with OIJ agents,
who identified the victim as Vogt at
approximately 3 p.m.
Investigators said
Vogt had been reported missing on
Saturday, March 14. He was last seen on
Wednesday, March 11, in a public area in
Nosara Beach.
According to
authorities, Vogt left his home that day
in a silver Toyota 4x4 to run errands
near Sámara Beach, located in the
same canton. After he failed to return,
his family filed a missing-person
report.
Officials said
Vogt’s vehicle was found Sunday, March
15, after it apparently fell into a
ditch in a mountainous area of Nicoya
canton. Vogt was not inside the vehicle
or in the surrounding area, but his
belongings remained inside, leading
investigators to rule out robbery as the
primary cause of his disappearance.
Although the
missing-person report was filed on
Saturday, authorities did not immediately
make the case public. Officials said such
delays are not unusual, as investigators
often attempt to develop initial leads
before seeking assistance from the public.
Vogt’s
remains were transported to the OIJ morgue
in Heredia province,
where forensic experts will conduct an
autopsy to determine the official cause of
death.
The investigation
is ongoing, and authorities have kept
specific details of the case
confidential. Only the victim’s family
members are authorized to request
further information.
The
U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica provides
guidance and support to families of U.S.
citizens who die abroad, depending on
whether family members accompanied the
deceased and whether they were visiting or
residing in the country.
“The
Consular Section can provide information
on funeral homes that arrange local
burials or prepare remains for shipment to
the United States,” the embassy’s website
states. “The Consular Section also issues
a Consular Report of Death Abroad, serving
as a U.S. death certificate for legal
purposes.”
The
embassy noted it does not cover funeral,
repatriation or
burial expenses for Americans who die
overseas. However, family members are not
required to travel to Costa Rica to manage
arrangements. Embassy
representatives can coordinate with local
authorities and service providers on their
behalf.
For more information, individuals may contact the U.S. Embassy at 506-2519-2590 or 506-2519-2093. An after-hours emergency line is available at 506-2519-2000.
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