The State Civil Protection and Fire Department of Jalisco confirms that a man in Puerto Vallarta was attacked by a crocodile in the Ameca River while fishing and was found dead.
The man was identified as Gerardo Alvarez, 30, a Corporal with the 41 Military Zone, who was at the time fishing in the river in the municipality of Puerto Vallarta.
The report was received on Saturday when the search for the missing man began in the river, but the search was discontinued in the evening. Sunday morning, the search was continued at 8:00 AM, with the body being recovered at 9:44 AM in the Bay.
Crocodile captured and released in Ameca River
The exact cause of death and injuries is still being investigated. Experts in crocodiles believe the man was fishing along the riverbank with his feet in the water. The crocodile, defending his territory, grabbed the man by his feet and dragged him into the river. The body showed signs of bites from the attack.
