Kurt Van Dyke, a renowned surfing icon from Santa Cruz, was tragically killed in a violent home invasion in Costa Rica. Reports indicate that the 66-year-old surfer was brutally murdered, having been strangled and stabbed, while his girlfriend survived after being zip-tied by intruders. The incident has sent shockwaves through the surfing community, with many expressing their grief over the loss of the beloved figure. As authorities investigate this apparent robbery, concerns are rising about safety in Costa Rica for travelers amid a reported crime wave.