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Danish-American Sailor Killed in Panama

By Andy Turpin | July 2, 2010 | Gulf of Chiriqui, Panama |

Danish-American sailor Bond "Bo" Olsen, 61, died of a gunshot wound to his leg Tuesday, after being attacked by four men aboard his boat, Antares, which was anchored off Bajo Pipón Island in the Gulf of Chiriqui, on Panama’s Pacific coast.

Although complete details surrounding the attack have yet to be released, we do know that Antares had been anchored off the island for roughly six months. Olsen’s son Zacarías, 24, and his Panamanian wife Sujey Rodriguez, 27, were also attacked, but both survived their injuries.

Hundreds of sailors pass through Panama every year. And from what we understand, most regard its outlying bays and islands to be safe, friendly places to cruise. Seen here is the anchorage off the Balboa YC on the Pacific side of the Canal.

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Initial reports did not detail any property which may have been taken or speculate on possible motives, but the investigation by local authorities is ongoing.

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