Young Man Loses Arm at Cozumel Beach Club in Suspected Crocodile Attack

Cozumel, Quintana Roo — A young man lost his right arm early Wednesday in what is being described as a suspected crocodile attack near a beach club on this island, though authorities have not confirmed that an animal was involved.

The injured man, identified as Esteban G. G., a native of Chiapas, was taken to a private clinic around 6 a.m. for medical treatment. The severity of his injury has been confirmed, but the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.

The case was handled quietly by the beach club, which did not notify civil protection officials, according to available information.

Alfredo Arellano Villaseñor, director of Civil Protection, confirmed that as of midday his agency had received no official report of the incident. He noted that beach clubs are required to immediately alert the 911 emergency line and Civil Protection when an emergency occurs inside or near their facilities.

Failure to report could result in financial penalties for the establishment and prevents authorities from promptly activating the corresponding response protocols.

Details Remain Unconfirmed

The account linking the man’s injuries to a crocodile remains a preliminary version and has not been publicly confirmed by any authority. Officials also have not said whether the animal was located or captured, or whether any evidence exists to establish that a crocodile was involved.

Authorities are expected to determine what happened at the site and whether the injury is connected to the presence of a crocodile in the area.