Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The Playa del Carmen Secretariat of Citizen Security has confirmed that no shark attack occurred in the tourist destination after a foreign national requested assistance on a public street with a foot injury.
Incident Details
The incident took place on Colosio Avenue in the coastal zone, where a woman reported seeing a man asking for help while vaguely claiming he had been attacked by either a shark or a crocodile. Officers from the Tourist Police responded immediately and verified that there was no danger in the area or any connection to marine wildlife.
Upon examination, authorities determined the injury was not recent and was likely caused by the bite of an unidentified animal days earlier in a location outside Playa del Carmen. The individual was referred to medical services for treatment, with officials ruling out any emergency involving marine animals on the municipality’s beaches.
Official Reassurance
The Secretariat of Citizen Security reiterated that Playa del Carmen’s beaches remain safe and under surveillance in coordination with Civil Protection agencies and rescue teams. Authorities urged tourists and residents to report any incidents by calling 911 or approaching security personnel for immediate and reliable assistance.
No further details about the injured individual or the exact nature of the prior incident were disclosed.
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