Two tragic incidents took place on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta last Sunday, resulting in the death of two men due to drowning. The first case occurred at Punta Negra beach, where at 14:50 hours, a 46-year-old man from Chapala was reported unconscious after diving into the sea. Despite resuscitation attempts by Municipal Civil Protection, the man unfortunately lost his life.
The second incident took place around 16:50 hours at Playa Esmeralda, where another man, 56 years old and from Guadalajara, also suffered injuries from drowning. Despite resuscitation efforts, his life could not be saved. It's important to highlight that all beaches in Puerto Vallarta had a red flag since early that day, indicating extreme danger and prohibiting entry into the sea.
Flags on the beaches are crucial for alerting swimmers about sea conditions. The red flag symbolizes extreme danger, like strong currents or large waves, and indicates a prohibition on swimming in the sea. It is essential for the population to respect these warnings and follow the lifeguards' instructions to ensure safety at the beach.
It is fundamental to understand the meaning of each flag color, such as green indicating safe conditions, yellow warning about caution, black possibly signaling the beach's closure, and blue certifying the beach's quality in terms of cleanliness and services. Following these indications can prevent tragedies like those that recently occurred in Puerto Vallarta.
