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Or sign-in if you have an account.The fatal attack happened in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Friday evening. Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA /AFP via Getty ImagesA 28-year-old man was killed in a crocodile attack in front of a California couple at a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Friday.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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No further details about his identity have been released at this time.His body was recovered early on Saturday morning, police confirmed to NBCLA.Video published by local news service NoticiasPV captured the huge reptile with its jaws open and its teeth visible, shortly after the fatal attack.Witnesses sprinted from the hotel pool into the dark water to try and save a 28-year-old worker after an American crocodile struck offshore of a Puerto Vallarta resort. https://t.co/x1KOwcY1li— SURFER (@Surfer) June 28, 2026Engaged couple Jamie Yetter and Chris Bury, along with Yetter’s teenage daughter, were staying at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa when the attack happened.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againSpeaking to NBCLA, they described how they heard screams coming from the beach and rushed to help.“We thought we saw a guy stuck in a rip current, so Chris took off down to the water, and I ran right after him,” Yetter said.In a separate interview with ABC News, Bury recalled how he tried to throw the man a life preserver, but the victim was in shock and wouldn’t respond to commands to take it. He then got in a kayak and tried to paddle to the man, but it was too late.“He went down, and then, at that point, he stayed down,” Bury said. “So I was over top of him, but the water was so murky, and you couldn’t even see a foot down. So by the time I got to him, it was unfortunately too late.”Yetter added: “The size of this crocodile, I mean, his head was as long as my torso, his tail thicker than my legs. He was just turning him, taking him under.”The couple, who are from Orange County, California, were shocked to discover that the beach was open the next morning.“They didn’t tell anyone it was dangerous,” Yetter told CBS. “They didn’t tell us we shouldn’t go swimming. Even the next morning, I went down to the ocean. I assumed the beach would be closed. The beach wasn’t closed. There wasn’t no swimming signs.”Meanwhile, in a statement to ABC News, the resort said: “The safety and security of our guests and associates are our top priority. At the Marriott Puerto Vallarta we have appropriate signage, as well as night patrolling and red flags to indicate caution in the area and all were and are properly in place.”It added that it reviews its “plans and procedures often” and works “closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis and our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately.”“We extend our thoughts to the individual and their loved ones during this difficult time and are providing appropriate support in line with our policies,” the resort said.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.