# Crocodile captures and relocations in Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crocodile-captures-and-relocations-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-09-29T19:57:55.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Mexico have conducted operations to capture and relocate crocodiles following sightings in populated or tourist areas.

In Puerto Vallarta, security forces and the Green Patrol secured a 3.27-meter crocodile, identified as number 800, after it was spotted on public streets. The animal was transferred to a fluvial module for supervision by environmental personnel to facilitate its reintegration into its natural habitat.

In Río Lagartos, near the Chiquilá resort, a collaborative effort involving the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), Civil Protection, and Municipal Police resulted in the capture of a crocodile. This intervention followed reports of the animal allegedly attacking a dog. The crocodile, assigned identification folio 604, was moved to a protected area to minimize human-wildlife conflict.

## Claims

- A crocodile was captured and relocated near the Chiquilá resort in Río Lagartos to ensure visitor safety. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A crocodile in the area had reportedly attacked and eaten a dog days prior to the capture. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The captured crocodile was assigned the identification folio 604. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Specialists conducted morphometric measurements and determined the sex of the animal during the operation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The operation was coordinated by biologist Cristóbal Cáceres with support from CONANP, Civil Protection, and Municipal Police. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Crocodile captured near Chiquilá resort in Río Lagartos

A crocodile was captured and relocated near the Chiquilá resort in Río Lagartos, Mexico, to protect tourists following reports of a recent animal attack in the area.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crocodile-captured-near-chiquil-resort-in-ro-lagartos

### 2026-09-24: Puerto Vallarta authorities secure 3.27-meter crocodile

A 3.27-meter-long crocodile, estimated to be 50 years old, was captured by authorities in Marina Vallarta and relocated to its natural habitat.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-vallarta-authorities-secure-327-meter-crocodile

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