Crocodile attack horror unfolds as couple tries to save victim: ‘We felt so helpless’

A California couple who tried to rescue a tourist during a deadly crocodile attack is warning travelers about dangerous swimming conditions in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The attack occurred around 6:30 p.m. local time on Friday, June 26, the Jalisco State Police (JSP) confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Jamie Yetter and her fiancé, Chris Bury, saw the attack unfold while they were swimming nearby. They attempted to help the victim, who was identified as Irving Mauricio, 28, of Mexico City.