Navy Launches Winter Lifeguard Operation in Quintana Roo

Chetumal, MX — With the start of the December holiday period, from this Friday until January 11, 2026, the Mexican Navy has launched its “Winter Lifeguard Operation 2025” program in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco where at least 75 personnel and tactical equipment will be responsible for safeguarding the security of local and visiting tourists at the various beaches.

Through a statement, the corporation announced that during this period they will conduct lifeguard actions and provide medical support, surveillance, and maritime, aerial, and terrestrial security, with the mission of protecting people’s integrity. The personnel received training with the objective of providing timely support to citizens who require it.

In this operation, the Naval Search and Rescue and Maritime Surveillance Station (ENSAR), ENSARCHET, will participate, equipped with specialized personnel and personnel from the Naval Commands, as well as 5 units, of which 2 are Interceptor Patrols, responsible for maritime surveillance, 2 smaller vessels and 1 watercraft, used to rescue people who may find themselves in danger at sea, and finally 1 aerial and 3 terrestrial units, which complement the support for surveillance and security of people.

At the beaches but especially in sea areas, the Navy recommended heeding the observations of the Port Captaincy regarding tide levels, which are indicated with green, meaning conditions for bathing, swimming, or diving are good; yellow means caution due to sea currents and the possibility of weather conditions worsening; and red indicates that bathers should not enter the sea.

In this context, rescue and aid stations will be installed, where lifeguard and Naval Health personnel will provide first aid medical attention to those who require it.

Among the issued recommendations are not to leave children unattended on beaches, not to enter the sea after consuming food, alcoholic beverages, or a combination of both, to swim near where a lifeguard is present, and not to swim in areas with maritime traffic (boats or watercraft). The previous recommendations are completed with those that when traveling in smaller vessels (boats), ensure they are not overloaded, in addition to requiring life jackets, checking that they are appropriate for each activity and fit each user’s size, among others.