November 4th, 2010
11:16 AM ET

At least seven dead, 25 missing after Costa Rica mudslides

[Updated at 11:16 a.m.] Seven people died and another 25 to 30 were missing Thursday after heavy overnight rains caused severe mudslides in parts of Costa Rica, the nation's Red Cross said.

Another 600 people have sought refuge in 14 shelters, said the Costa Rica National Commission for Emergencies, commonly known as CNE for its Spanish abbreviation.

[Posted at 10:49 a.m.] At least two people died and another 25 to 30 were missing Thursday after heavy overnight rains caused severe mudslides in parts of Costa Rica, the nation's Red Cross said.

CNN affiliate Teletica TV reported that unnamed rescue officials said seven people had died. CNN could not independently confirm that figure.

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  1. dumfounded

    It is truly amazing how inmature 99 percent of the comments on this blog are. you people need to grow up. and another thing. try putting yourselves in those peoples situation. it is truly sad to say such terrfible things about people who are going thru such horrific things. And also stick to the subject and stop playing games here . I hope u see one day how stupid your comments really sound. duhhh.

    November 4, 2010 at 8:20 pm | Report abuse |
  2. ori

    There Is Destruction Every Where I Feel Sorry For The Fool And Thats Some Of You Are . God Bless You And Pray For These People Cause Your Day And Mine Is Comin

    November 4, 2010 at 9:23 pm | Report abuse |
  3. ori

    There Are No Words For James Except You Don,t Care About Other One People Sad.

    November 4, 2010 at 10:15 pm | Report abuse |
  4. flux

    God has always been and will always be. God has not changed, man has. Because God loves you He gave you free will; use it wisely.

    November 4, 2010 at 11:09 pm | Report abuse |
  5. Nat

    Flux..no one is promised eternity on earth...Only way to know where your going afterward is to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ..admit u r a sinner..ask him into ur heart and then learn about him.God doesnt cause major events..he does allow them..

    November 5, 2010 at 8:19 am | Report abuse |
  6. Nat

    Science does not disprove God...Genesis says that God rested on the seventh day..does not say he stoped creating...

    November 5, 2010 at 8:23 am | Report abuse |
  7. Cary

    My son lives in Uvita Costa Rica my prayers go out to everyone that lives in CR
    It's a big mess we just hope everyone stays safe and that the rain stops soon!!!!!!!!!
    God bless you all

    November 5, 2010 at 3:43 pm | Report abuse |
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