There is an Alert for High Waves in Beaches of Puerto Vallarta; Lifesavers have Rescued 15 People

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A deep sea current has caused high waves in Banderas Bay, which will remain during a few days, informed Civil Protection of Puerto Vallarta.

Due to these conditions, the ignoring of indications and due to swimming under the influence, lifesavers have rescued 15 people in the Conchas Chinas and Punta Negra beaches.

Sergio Ramírez, head of Civil Protection and Firemen, pointed out that the high waves will remain during the next three days. He added that they are attentive to the information bulletins of the Ministry of Communications and Transport, through the General Direction of Merchant Marina, which indicate that the waves these days sometimes surpass three meters in height.

"The condition will continue another three or four days, there have been back drift currents which trap people who go into the water and pull them away from the shore, in its majority it is tourists who have been rescued, it has already been 15 people in 4 days, those who generate the greatest problems are the people who go into the water drunk", declared Sergio Ramírez.

On the other hand, the head of Civil Protection informed that since four days ago, red flags have been placed on the beaches, and recommendations have been made to visitors and to some who practice surf.

[readon1 url="http://www.prensaglobal.com/notas/63310.html"]Source: Prensaglobal.com Translated by Rene Tripp[/readon1]