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Puerto Vallarta restricted swimming at Westin Regina, Marriott and Boca Negra beaches while seven monitored beaches carried yellow flags.

Red and purple flags are up at five Puerto Vallarta beaches after crocodile sightings increased during the rainy season. Swimming is restricted.

Red flags prohibit water entry at every Puerto Vallarta beach as one to two meter waves persist even while Genevieve weakens offshore.

Puerto Vallarta expands beach and road patrols after rescues, a fatal boat accident, rough surf and rain-related highway hazards.

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards report 11 summer rescues after four swimmers entered Playa de Oro while red and purple flags were posted.

Five Puerto Vallarta beach zones remain closed to swimming while yellow flags urge caution along ten other stretches of coast.

Navy rescue swimmers brought a tourist ashore at Los Muertos Beach after strong surf swept her out. She sustained minor abrasions.

Elevated surf and rip currents remain a concern at Puerto Vallarta beaches, with stronger coastwide waves possible Sunday.

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards have joined red-tide surveillance, but officials have not announced a current bloom or new beach closure.

Hotels in Puerto Vallarta are being told to keep lifeguards on duty, replace warning signs and report crocodile sightings immediately.

Jalisco Alerta will add real-time crocodile sighting notices for Puerto Vallarta as rainy-season movement raises beach safety concerns.

Five Puerto Vallarta beach areas closed to swimming Wednesday as red and purple flags warned of hazardous wildlife and unsafe conditions.

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