Jellyfish and Crocodile Warnings on 90% of Beaches in Puerto Vallarta

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Visitors heading for a dip along Puerto Vallarta’s celebrated shoreline over the Easter holiday will find a new warning rippling in the breeze: rows of purple flags fluttering from Boca de Tomatlán to San Pancho. The signal denotes “dangerous marine life,” and officials say it currently applies to nine out of every ten local beaches. “Swimmers are asked to exercise extreme caution, be aware of the color of the flags, and if...

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