California couple recount witnessing fatal crocodile attack during Mexican vacation
A San Clemente couple on vacation in Puerto Vallarta sprung into action Friday night when they heard a man get attacked by a crocodile.
By Summer Lin at Los Angeles Times - California · · 1 min read
A San Clemente couple on vacation in Puerto Vallarta sprung into action Friday night when they heard a man get attacked by a crocodile.
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