Beach Safety News - News and Information for Beach Safety by PVDN

A 29-year-old tourist was rescued from rough surf at Conchas Chinas as Puerto Vallarta kept red flags posted across all beaches.

Yellow flags signal caution on Puerto Vallarta beaches as Polo brings higher surf. Lifeguard reports show restrictions can vary by location.

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards received new aquatic-rescue gear months after a 200,000-peso donation was earmarked for beach equipment.

Puerto Vallarta’s latest beach bulletin places four zones under red and purple flags and eight beaches under yellow caution.

Puerto Vallarta posted red flags at five beach zones Sept. 2, with purple wildlife warnings at four and yellow cautions elsewhere.

Red and purple flags blocked swimming at five Puerto Vallarta beach zones while six other beaches remained under yellow caution.

Seven monitored Puerto Vallarta beaches carry yellow flags Tuesday, while five river-mouth and Marina zones remain closed to swimming.

A Navy team staged a second summer rescue drill at Los Muertos, testing the sea-to-shore response used during real swimmer emergencies.

Puerto Vallarta rescue crews shared beach alert protocols as a coastal training program begins with hotel staff and government agencies.

Red and purple flags restrict swimming at Marina Vallarta beaches and river mouths as surf rises and lifeguards maintain patrols.

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.

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