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Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say
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Key Points:
- A 28-year-old man was killed after being attacked and dragged out to sea by a crocodile at a beach in front of Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa in Jalisco, Mexico.
- The attack occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday, and the man’s body was recovered by the Mexican Navy the following day; the crocodile was captured nearby.
- Witnesses at the resort attempted to assist the victim despite a lack of rescue equipment, with one man using a kayak without paddles to try to help.
- Marriott Puerto Vallarta stated that appropriate warning signs, night patrols, and caution flags were in place at the time of the incident, describing the event as highly unusual and isolated.
- The resort has expressed condolences to the victim’s family and is providing support according to its policies.
