Overview

• The incident occurred on August 25 at Playa Bocanegra in the Marina Vallarta area and was recorded in a video that quickly went viral.
• Footage shows the reptile snapping as the tourist stumbles, but the person reaches the shore and is confirmed to be uninjured.
• Protección Civil de Puerto Vallarta had sighted the animal earlier that day and warned people to avoid entering the water.
• Wildlife specialists say the behavior was likely a defensive response to a perceived intrusion into the animal’s territory.
• Officials urged visitors to heed signage and beach-flag advisories, noting frequent crocodile presence near the Río Ameca estuary and vegetated zones including golf courses.