Crocodile sightings have increased in Gulf of Mexico cities since tropical storms Alberto and Beryl hit Mexico.
Heavy rains and floods caused by storms Beryl and Alberto have led to the migration of more than 200 crocodiles to urban areas in Mexico, reports ABC news channel.
According to the authorities of the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, the rain has raised the water level and crocodiles have crawled into the cities of the Gulf of Mexico, such as Ciudad Madero and Altamira.
Storm Alberto hit Mexico in June. According to the authorities, dozens of crocodiles were moved away from densely populated areas after the storm.
In July, Mexico was hit by yet another storm.
Storm Beryl made landfall in southern Mexico earlier this week, and in its wake, the authorities have had to relocate at least 160 crocodiles from the state of Tamaulipas.
According to the authorities, the heavy rains raise the water level of the coastal lagoons, which made the reptiles move.
As the water level drops, crocodile sightings increase in places like flooded streets and sewers.
The humped crocodile found in Central America is classified as a viable species, but in Mexico the species is protected.
Source: AP