200 Crocodiles Crawl into Cities as Heavy Rains Hit Northern Mexico
Recent heavy rains associated with Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Alberto have caused an unusual phenomenon in northern Mexico's Tamaulipas state, bordering Texas: at least 200 crocodiles have ventured into urban areas, prompting authorities to take swift action. Summarized Insights: • Heavy rains led crocodiles into urban areas. • Authorities captured and relocated over 200 crocodiles. • Public concern rose after social media videos surfaced. • Mexico's efforts to protect crocodiles despite rare attacks. The deluge from these weather systems significantly raised water levels in coastal lagoons, compelling the large reptiles to migrate towards populated centers like Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira. Local and federal authorities have been active in capturing and relocating the crocodiles to safer, more suitable habitats since the onset of heavy rains in June. Karina Lizeth SaldÃvar, head of Tamaulipas' state environment department, e...
