Sinanché, Yucatán — Two crocodiles, one about 1.5 meters long and a smaller juvenile, were captured on a stretch of the Sinanché-Telchac Pueblo highway early Saturday after residents reported the reptiles were at risk of being run over.
Municipal authorities requested assistance after spotting the larger crocodile on the asphalt at kilometer 1 of the state road. Officers and local residents worked together to secure the adult crocodile and a 25-centimeter hatchling found nearby.
Both animals were safely transported and released into the San Crisanto marsh, their natural habitat.
Officials urged the public to report similar encounters and avoid approaching wild animals.
Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx
