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Crocodile Kills Man at Marina Vallarta Beach Near Marriott

Witnesses reported a paddleless kayak rescue attempt with the victim's body recovered about 12 hours later.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A beach in Puerto Vallarta with mountains in the background, a small group of people by the water, and a sign and flag on the sand, Image 2 shows News report with a man and woman above a banner that reads "Puerto Vallarta Tourist Killed by Crocodile."

Overview

  • Jalisco state police said a 28-year-old Mexican man was killed in a crocodile attack at Marina Vallarta Beach near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa.
  • The attack, which happened Friday evening around 6:30 p.m., prompted nearby vacationers to rush from a pool to the sand when they heard screams.
  • A San Clemente couple said they launched a kayak without oars to try to reach the victim and could not save him.
  • Authorities searched overnight, located the crocodile close to Boca de Tomates, and recovered the man's body early the next morning about 12 hours after the attack.
  • Signs at the beach warn of crocodiles, jellyfish, and stingrays, but witnesses said the crocodile symbol was initially missed and the incident revives safety concerns after a 2022 crocodile bite that injured two tourists.