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Boy survives crocodile attack in Nayarit swamp after entering mangrove habitat

A 10-year-old boy was attacked by a crocodile while swimming in a mangrove swamp in La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nayarit. Authorities urge caution and respect for wildlife.

A 10-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after surviving a crocodile attack while swimming in a mangrove swamp in La Peñita de Jaltemba, a coastal community in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

The incident occurred when the child, who was accompanied by his parents, entered the water to fish or swim—despite clearly marked warnings placed around . . .

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