Winter season is well and truly underway in the Mexican Caribbean, and Cancun is set to see out the year with record-breaking visitor numbers. As millions of people arrive at Cancun airport looking to escape the cold winter temperatures back home and experience their own slice of paradise, officials are urging them to be cautious. …
Drowning
Officials in Cancun have begun to warn travelers about the importance of proper beach safety as the coastal destination heads into the high season. With millions of travelers set to flock to the sun-soaked hotspot over the coming months, Cancun is deploying more lifeguards to watch over visitors. The busy winter season sees some of …
An unidentified tourist drowned close to a Playa del Carmen hotel last Sunday after being swept away by powerful currents. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the tragic incident that took place in one of the most popular Playa del Carmen beaches. The Riviera Maya is currently in the midst of the busy winter …
An American tourist drowned Thursday evening in a Playa del Carmen hotel. The incident occurred in a popular resort close to Puerto Aventuras. Despite efforts to resuscitate the man, the victim was pronounced dead after being rushed to a nearby private clinic. Authorities are still investigating the accident, and the exact details surrounding the drowning …
Last Sunday afternoon, Cozumel lifeguard Jorge Cauich noticed four women being swept into the ocean on San Martin beach. The group consisted of two 17-year-old girls from Cozumel, as well as a 28-year-old and 30-year-old, both from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Cauich managed to save all four women as well as notify other lifeguards of the …
Three More Drownings To Add To A Steadily Increasing Number Three bodies have been retrieved from the ocean on Cancun beaches in four days, marking another grim marker in the region’s beach deaths. A fourth died just a week ago in a swimming pool in the area. Cancun has been marred with multiple tragic drownings …
Tragic Death Is The Next In A Line Of Drownings In Quintana Roo A Russian diver tragically died in a cenote in Tulum when his air tank ran out of air. The incident is the next in a long line of drownings in Quintana Roo over the past few weeks. According to reports, the diver …
Multiple Deaths In The Region Attributed To Swimming In Dangerous Conditions Cancun’s local government is urging visitors to acknowledge the flag warnings displayed on its beaches after a number of tragic deaths. Many of the incidents have involved swimmers entering the water under a red flag. The state has seen a regular occurrence of drowning-related …
Tragic Incidents Prompt Action To Avoid Further Problems During The Busy Easter Period Cancun has increased its lifeguard presence for the busy Easter period after two tourists lost their lives on the same day. The deaths are just two of a number of drownings to occur in Cancun this year. Thursday’s two unfortunate incidents could …
Tragic End For Month-Long Search For His Body DNA tests have confirmed that human remains found on the beaches of Cancun are that of Francisco Luis Alberto Talavera, the Paraguayan tourist who went missing last month. The month-long search ended this week. The tragic end was expected after over a month of fruitless searches. Talavera’s …