Without a doubt, the passage of Hurricane John has unleashed a crisis in the regions of Oaxaca, and if that were not enough, in addition to the flooding and damage to homes, residents will have to take extreme precautions due to the presence of crocodiles in the area.
As a result of the intense tropical rains of the meteorological phenomenon “John”, the coasts of various entities have been involved with the presence of reptiles, which would pose a danger to both the population and the species of the region.
Crocodiles in the sea of Oaxaca
Through the local media of the entity, the presence of this type of reptiles on the beaches of the area was made known, this due to the heavy rainfall that managed to drag the mangroves into the sea. The coasts were affected by the opening of the mouth of the Ventanilla lagoon, where these species lived.
State authorities have taken precautions to ensure that residents do not approach, harm or attack the animals. According to the information provided, Oaxaca had a variety of mangrove fauna, which is why residents of Mazunte, San Agustinillo or Zipolite are warned, since the specimens could appear in these localities.
Through a video shared by security elements, it was announced that the crocodiles can reach around 3 meters in length, therefore, residents were asked to go to Municipal Civil Protection in case of observing any specimen in the region and not to take action on their own.
What are the recommendations?
According to what was indicated, the following was recommended in order to avoid any mishap with the reptiles in release:
Avoid approaching bodies of water, since the crocodiles may be in areas where they had not been seen before.
Do not try to swim or cross rivers, lagoons or flooded areas.
Keep pets under cover, as crocodiles can be a danger to domestic animals.
Keep dogs and other animals away from areas near water.
Do not try to catch, approach or harm them
If you see a crocodile outside its natural habitat, do not disturb it or try to move it. Crocodiles can be dangerous if they feel threatened.
Report any sightings: Immediately inform local or civil protection authorities if you see a crocodile outside its natural environment.
Source: infobae
