Two Crocodiles Rescued from Yucatán Highway After Citizen Alert

Municipal authorities in Sinanché, Yucatán, successfully captured two crocodiles on a stretch of the Sinanché-Telchac Pueblo highway early Saturday morning. The intervention came after a concerned citizen reported the reptiles' presence on the asphalt, raising fears they could be struck by passing vehicles.

The larger crocodile, measuring approximately 1.5 meters in length, was found directly on the road. Authorities, with the assistance of local residents and security personnel, implemented an operation to safely secure the adult reptile. A smaller juvenile crocodile, about 25 centimeters long, was also found in the vicinity and secured.

Following their capture, both crocodiles were safely transported to the San Crisanto marshland, recognized as their natural habitat. They were subsequently released back into the wild. Officials reiterated their appeal to the public to report similar wildlife encounters and to avoid approaching wild animals.