# Crocodile presence in Las Mojoneras

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crocodile-presence-in-las-mojoneras
> Updated: 2026-08-27T01:10:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following severe rainstorms and flooding in the Las Mojoneras delegation, municipal police rescued two motorcyclists who had been trapped by floodwaters and a large crocodile. The riders were lifted to safety using a crane platform, and the reptile, identified as specimen #149, was secured with the help of the Green Patrol and civil protection officials.

As the situation progressed, authorities launched an active operation involving Civil Protection, Firefighters, Lifeguards, Municipal Police, and Environmental Sustainability personnel to locate and capture two crocodiles. Despite multiple attempts, the reptiles have escaped on at least three occasions. Officials are working to relocate the animals to a different habitat to ensure public safety, particularly due to their proximity to an elementary school.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Las Mojoneras authorities launch operation to capture crocodiles

Authorities in Las Mojoneras are conducting an ongoing operation to capture two crocodiles to protect residents and students near a local elementary school.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/las-mojoneras-authorities-launch-operation-to-capture-crocodiles

### 2026-07-31: Police Rescue Two Motorcyclists from Crocodile in Flooded Las Mojoneras

Flooded streets in Las Mojoneras trapped two motorcyclists who fled a crocodile; police used a crane to rescue them and later secured the reptile.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-rescue-two-motorcyclists-from-crocodile-in-flooded-las-mojoneras

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