Costa Rican authorities are investigating a failed air ambulance transport attempt for a child injured by a gunshot in Limón. The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) requested flight authorization 31 minutes after initiating the process of contracting a private air ambulance. Initial attempts to secure the flight were made directly by the private company’s pilot. Details from the Civil Aviation and Air Surveillance logs are being examined to determine the reasons for the delay in transferring the injured child from Limón. The incident raises questions about response times and coordination between healthcare providers and aviation services in emergency situations. A full investigation is underway to understand all contributing factors and prevent similar occurrences in the future. Further information is pending release of the complete investigation report.