Tragedy as newlywed is swept away by a flash flood while honeymooning in Costa Rica as his bride manages to swim to safety
- Josh Byrne, 30, drowned after being swept away by a flash flood in Costa Rica
- He was honeymooning with his wife when their car veered off bridge & in a river
- They managed to escape the car and climbed on the vehicle's hood for safety
- Both decided to swim; the bride made it to shore but Josh was swept away
A newlywed was tragically killed in a freak flash flood while on his honeymoon in Costa Rica last week.
Josh Byrne, 30, and his wife, Bianca, were honeymooning on Friday in Playa Dominicalito when their car veered off a bridge and into a river.
They were able to get themselves out of the vehicle and climb onto the car's roof, according to the Boston Herald.
Newlywed, Josh Byrne (center with wife), 30, was tragically killed in a freak flash flood while on his honeymoon in Costa Rica last week
Josh and his wife were honeymooning on Friday in Playa Dominicalito when their car veered off a bridge and into a river
They were able to get themselves out of the vehicle and climb onto the car's roof. Josh's father and brother flew to Costa Rica to help search for their loved one. Searchers then discovered Josh's body on Saturday
Both decided to swim to shore, but Josh was swept away by flood waters, just days after marrying the love of his life on a farm in New Hampshire.
Josh's father and brother flew to Costa Rica to help search for their loved one. Searchers then discovered Josh's body on Saturday.
'It is with heavy hearts that we have concluded our search for Josh,' a statement from the family said.
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'After working around the clock, our search and rescue mission ended today with the recovery of Josh's remains.'
The family created a GoFundMe account to cover costs for the logistics of proper recovery and services.
'Josh holds a special place in all of our hearts and will always be remembered for his helpful and caring demeanor, his ability to make friends in any setting, and his love for his wife, Bianca,' the family said.
Bianca and Josh met through Instagram in 2015 when they scheduled a play date for their dogs (one of their dogs)
A year later, Josh proposed (pictured) to her and the two were married on October 6
For the last 12 years, Josh worked at SJC Custom Drums, where he was a master craftsman at building drums. Josh is pictured at the drum shop
Bianca and Josh met through Instagram in 2015 when they scheduled a play date for their dogs.
A year later, Josh proposed to her and the two were married on October 6.
For the last 12 years, Josh worked at SJC Custom Drums, where he was a master craftsman at building drums.
The company said on Facebook: 'We are deeply saddened and completely devastated over the loss of our dear friend, brother, family member Josh Byrne.
'He undoubtedly played an incredible role in creating the culture and product as we know it today. His pride and work ethic was infectious. His even keel attitude allowed us to get through the many growing pains and transitions we have faced,' the company wrote.
'We were lucky to have Josh by our side for so many years, and we will cherish those memories forever.'
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