Fatal Shark Attack Claims Woman's Life at Mexican Beach Resort
A tragic incident unfolds as a woman loses her life in a suspected shark attack at a beautiful beach resort along Mexico's Pacific coast
A woman was fatally attacked by a shark at a beach resort on Mexico's Pacific coast. The victim, who has not been identified, was discovered dead by emergency services at Melaque Bay in the Cihuatlán municipality on Saturday, as per a statement issued by the local civil protection and fire service on Facebook.
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The statement reported that one of the victims had a leg severed, indicating that the injury was likely from a shark attack. The incident occurred on the same day as a swimming race in the bay, situated in Jalisco state, western Mexico.
A video circulating on social media, unverified by CNN, seems to depict an individual being rescued from the water with a missing leg.
The local beaches will continue to be closed until an unspecified later date, as stated by the local service. Additionally, volunteers are actively patrolling the area and advising individuals to refrain from entering the water.
Pictures attached to the post show red warning flags in the sand.
The Cihuatlán municipal government also warned people to stay away from local beaches, in a statement posted on Facebook.
The statement emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens. Additionally, the municipal government of La Huerta has issued a warning on Facebook regarding the presence of a shark on the southern coast of Jalisco.
