Many short-term visitors to Puerto Vallarta this week are not getting the beach vacation experience of their dreams.
All of the city’s beaches are prominently dotted with red flags indicating “do not enter the sea as the sea is rough”, and purple flags have also been raised due to crocodile sightings. There is.
The purple flag starts running From Playa del Hori to Playa del Oro. It was placed there after the presence of an alligator was reported near Puerto Vallarta. malecon (pier) etc.
Rough seas and rough waves in Jalisco have raised red flags for civil protection, risk management and firefighting authorities. Mal Picado, It is characterized by the presence of higher and more frequent waves. They are usually irregular, fast, and have sharp wave crests, creating strong currents and dangerous undertows.
The meaning of the red flag is Entering the ocean, whether for swimming or just for fun, is prohibited. The flag was raised on Tuesday, but as of early Thursday afternoon there were no media reports suggesting it had been removed.
of Malpicado This phenomenon is generally caused by adverse weather conditions at sea, such as strong winds or storms.
Additionally, the area has been disturbed by several crocodile incidents recently. Playa del Hori and Playa del Oro.
Like many other beach areas in Mexico, Nearby are streams and rivers that provide natural habitat for crocodiles. According to marine animal experts, crocodiles use the ocean only as a detour to get to estuaries and freshwater ponds where they hunt.
Biologist Helios Hernandez, who is in charge, said: Puerto Vallarta Reptile Museum The facility, run by the University of Guadalajara, told El Financiero newspaper that the chances of a crocodile attacking a human are extremely low. They only do so when they feel their space has been violated.
Crocodile appearances have been recorded along the municipality’s coastline in recent months.
One crocodile in particular is said to be regularly seen by tourists and traders at the mouth of the Kuale River, under a bridge overlooking the sea. Malecon. The locals call him “Pancho” and he (or she?) has become something of a tourist attraction as he is usually motionless.
Also, in the last week of December, a crocodile was captured roaming the streets of the upmarket Marina Vallarta development.Earlier that month, a shrimp fisherman My arm was ripped off by a crocodile The Ameca River flows into the Pacific Ocean just north of Puerto Vallarta.
With reports from El Financiero and information provider
