Homeless duo in Playa del Carmen harm selves in drug incident

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Emergency responders were dispatched to the Luis Donaldo Colosio neighborhood following reports of a man allegedly attacked with sharp weapons. Upon arrival, authorities determined the injuries were self-inflicted by individuals struggling with addiction and living on the streets.

Incident Details

The emergency call, received via 911 at approximately 6:20 p.m., reported an assault involving machetes near Avenida 20 between streets 58 and 60. Municipal police and Mexican Red Cross paramedics arrived at the scene but found no evidence of an external attack. Instead, they observed a man and woman, both homeless, with injuries consistent with self-harm while under the influence of illicit substances.

Local residents noted this was not the first time the pair had engaged in such behavior, citing visible scars from previous incidents. Paramedics provided on-site medical evaluation but determined the injuries did not require hospitalization.

Authorities’ Response

Police and medical personnel opted to leave the scene after confirming no criminal act had occurred against third parties. Municipal officials noted the absence of local resources to assist individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health crises. The injured man and woman remained seated on the sidewalk, with one visibly examining a wound on their arm.

Related Incidents

The article also referenced a separate incident involving a national tourist who drowned in the Riviera Maya, though no further details were provided.