"She was very nervous after the assault, but she had not she had not been physically hurt," Lopez said.
Costa Rican officials interviewed the group, but said they wouldn't charge the US tourist with any crime because he acted in self defense.
"They were in their right to defend themselves after being held up," Hernandez said.
He said Segura had previous charges against him for assault.
The cruise ship delayed its departure until the group was released and again boarded the ship, The Carnival Liberty, which was set to return Sunday to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Adams spoke with the AP until a man who identified himself as her fiancee said they didn't want to talk to the press. He said the group might release a joint statement later, without elaborating. Adams did not say what state or city she came from.
Costa Rica has struggled with growing violence and crime in recent years. University of Kansas student Shannon Martin, 23, was stabbed to death in 2001 after she left a nightclub in Golfito, 105 miles (170 kilometers) south of San Jose.
Carnival Cruise Lines confirmed in a statement that one of the ship's guests had killed the Costa Rican assailant, but refused to name those involved.
"All of the guests involved, who had booked the cruise together as a group, have opted to continue with their vacation plans. Carnival is providing full support and assistance to the guests," the statement said.
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YAY and a heroes award for another U.S. military veteran!! Even though the guy is in his 70's, he still had The Right Stuff!!
(this story is a tad old but I searched for it and didn't find any reference to it on FR ... figured it was still an interesting article and you'd all enjoy hearing about this guy!)
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To: DancesWithCats
A story well worth repeating! Confronting the problem directly as a citizen who refuses to to be taken advantage of!
2 posted on
09/15/2007 2:40:23 PM PDT by
Issaquahking
(N.H. FNC Debate "What did you do for America today?" Duncan Hunter for President!)
4 posted on
09/15/2007 2:52:40 PM PDT by
WSGilcrest
(I'm beginning to realize I don't realize what I'm saying.)
To: DancesWithCats
Suddenly, one of the tourists, a US military veteran estimated to be in his 70s*************
WOW!
6 posted on
09/15/2007 3:02:03 PM PDT by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: DancesWithCats
"Suddenly, one of the tourists, a US military veteran estimated to be in his 70s..."LOL! No slacker here.
7 posted on
09/15/2007 3:03:07 PM PDT by
spunkets
("Freedom is about authority", Rudy Giuliani, gun grabber)
To: VR-21
Steak & Eggs for the soul.
8 posted on
09/15/2007 3:17:17 PM PDT by
VR-21
To: DancesWithCats
9 posted on
09/15/2007 3:20:05 PM PDT by
RightWhale
(Snow above 2000')
To: DancesWithCats
sniff ... I just love a happy ending! gets me all teary-eyed.
10 posted on
09/15/2007 3:33:26 PM PDT by
NonValueAdded
(Fred Dalton Thompson for President)
To: DancesWithCats
The veteran has been identified in other versions of this story as a retired Marine, Allan Clady, such as the version found at
www.mcleague.com.
To: DancesWithCats
Sad story, but it had a happy ending.
People might cringe but it could have ended VERY badly the group - had their not been someone who decided they weren’t gonna play victim today. Way to go good guys!
To: DancesWithCats
Very cool. Thanks for the story.
17 posted on
09/15/2007 8:10:53 PM PDT by
teenyelliott
(Soylent green should be made outta liberals...)
To: pissant
18 posted on
09/15/2007 8:16:33 PM PDT by
teenyelliott
(Soylent green should be made outta liberals...)
To: DancesWithCats
Never mess with an old Marine.
22 posted on
09/15/2007 9:21:50 PM PDT by
usmcobra
(I sing Karaoke the way it was meant to be sung, drunk, badly and in Japanese)
To: DancesWithCats
Great story, thanks for posting!
27 posted on
09/16/2007 5:58:02 AM PDT by
MNJohnnie
(http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/)
To: DancesWithCats
“Adams was part of a group of 12 American tourists who hired a local driver to explore Costa Rica for a few hours.”
It is my understanding that this is NOT a good idea.
28 posted on
09/16/2007 7:21:00 AM PDT by
L98Fiero
(A fool who'll waste his life, God rest his guts.)
To: DancesWithCats
29 posted on
09/16/2007 7:28:27 AM PDT by
Lonesome in Massachussets
(NYT Headline: Protocols of the Learned Elders of CBS: Fake but Accurate, Experts Say)
To: DancesWithCats
31 posted on
09/16/2007 9:33:39 AM PDT by
VOA
To: DancesWithCats
Suddenly, one of the tourists, a US military veteran estimated to be in his 70s,
This guy should start a training course in "self-defense for
senior citizens".
With a DVD or two, he could make some $$$.
32 posted on
09/16/2007 10:25:43 AM PDT by
VOA
To: DancesWithCats
I got to hand it to Costa Rica.
Another sane place like Texas where the authorities don’t screw with
citizens that “take out the trash”.
33 posted on
09/16/2007 10:28:04 AM PDT by
VOA
To: DancesWithCats
“Costa Rican officials interviewed the group, but said they wouldn’t charge
the US tourist with any crime because he acted in self defense.”
And probably they couldn’t find any Costa Rican cops that wanted to
try to take the old guy into custody!
34 posted on
09/16/2007 10:31:13 AM PDT by
VOA
To: AdmSmith; Berosus; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Fred Nerks; KlueLass; ...
35 posted on
09/17/2007 10:44:05 AM PDT by
SunkenCiv
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