The man was on the beach at a resort when the attack happened, authorities said.June 29, 2026, 6:04 AMA 28-year-old man was killed in a crocodile attack on a popular beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Friday evening, according to state authorities.A warning sign on beach near the Marriott Resort Puerto Vallarta in a handout photo taken on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and supplied to ABC News.Jamie YellerThe victim, who was from Mexico, was on the beach in front of the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa when he was allegedly attacked by the reptile and dragged out to sea, Jalisco State Police said in a statement on Sunday.The incident happened around 6 p.m. local time, police noted.Popular ReadsThe victim’s body was recovered Saturday morning about 300 meters offshore after an overnight search and rescue operation at sea and on land.Local authorities are reminding the public to obey warning signs and avoid entering the water where wildlife is known to be present, particularly in estuary and mangrove areas.Popular Reads