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Orange County couple tried to rescue man killed in crocodile attack on Mexican beach
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- A 28-year-old tourist named Irving from Mexico City was fatally attacked by a crocodile in Puerto Vallarta while vacationing with friends.
- An Orange County couple, Chris Bury and Jamie Yetter, witnessed the attack and attempted to rescue Irving but were unsuccessful due to murky water and the crocodile's strength.
- The crocodile, described as very large with a head as long as a torso and a thick tail, was captured by authorities following the incident.
- Irving's body was recovered the next morning, and local officials have urged the public to heed warning signs and avoid waters known to have dangerous wildlife.
- The couple expressed deep grief and trauma over the tragic event, highlighting the sudden and violent nature of the attack.
