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A 3.5-meter crocodile caught near Marina Vallarta condos was released in the Río Ameca as safety concerns widen beyond beach access.

Marina Vallarta hotels will add daytime beach patrols, guest warnings and seek equipment after a fatal crocodile attack near the estuary.

Red, yellow and purple flags restrict water access at several Puerto Vallarta beaches as surf and wildlife warnings continue.

Experts estimate fewer than 1,000 crocodiles from Vallarta to Barra de Navidad, shifting attention to habitat loss and prevention.

Crocodile deaths after a fatal beach attack renew questions about safety, habitat loss, signage and retaliation in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta prepares its Playa del Holi turtle pen as nesting season nears and beach pressure grows along the Hotel Zone.

Purple and red flags are posted at river mouths and Marina Vallarta beaches as officials warn of crocodile movement during rains.

Jalisco reinforced beach and estuary patrols in Puerto Vallarta after a fatal crocodile attack near Marina Vallarta during rainy season.

Authorities recovered the body of a 28-year-old tourist after a crocodile attack near Marina Vallarta and Estero Boca Negra.

Search teams are looking for a 28-year-old tourist after witnesses reported a crocodile dragged him into the sea in Marina Vallarta.

SEMAR cleaned Boca de Tomates as recurring waste, runoff and wildlife concerns keep the north Vallarta beach in focus this rainy season.

A mature ficus removed for a Fluvial Vallarta plaza project is putting new pressure on Puerto Vallarta’s tree rules and permit review.

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