USF grad missing in Costa Rica
TAMPA (AP) – The University of South Florida says a 21-year-old recent graduate has gone missing in Costa Rica.
According to a USF news release, authorities in Costa Rica have been searching for Aly Lakdawala since Saturday. Lakdawala went missing while he was swimming in Pacific Ocean.
Lakdawala earned his degree this spring. He double majored in international studies and philosophy.
Lakdawala is participating in a community service trip in rural Costa Rica with other USF students.
USF Dean of International Affairs Maria Crummett was flying to Costa Rica to help in the search. Other university staff members are already on the trip.