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San Clemente family witnesses deadly crocodile attack in Puerto Vallarta
By NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 27, 2026
· 2 min read
A San Clemente couple on vacation in Puerto Vallarta witnessed a man get attacked and killed by a crocodile near their hotel Friday night.
The incident happened at Marina Vallarta Beach near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa at around 6:30 p.m., according to Jalisco state police. The...
Key takeaway The incident happened at Marina Vallarta Beach near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa at around 6:30 p.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A San Clemente couple on vacation in Puerto Vallarta witnessed a man get attacked and killed by a crocodile near their hotel Friday night.
The incident happened at Marina Vallarta Beach near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa at around 6:30 p.m., according to Jalisco state police. The...
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