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One family's harrowing and inspiring story about a Mexico vacation gone awry

Kevin Lontz and Julie Caldwell two park city locals got caught up in the Mexican cartel violence in February. The kindness of the local people in Yelapa was something they will never forget.
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Kevin Luntz and Julie Caldwell
Kevin Lontz and Julie Caldwell two park city locals got caught up in the Mexican cartel violence in February. The kindness of the local people in Yelapa was something they will never forget.

For many Park City residents, Mexico is a popular destination for winter break., however, this past February the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta was caught in the middle of massive drug cartel violence as were many Parkites. Julie Caldwell and Kevin Lontz, along with their son and two friends, saw Puerto Vallarta on fire as they approached the marina by boat to try and get a flight home. What happened next is a beautiful story about the kindness of strangers and the unexpected turns life can take. 

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