Blake Hayes, From Coast 93-1FM, recounted her harrowing experience during a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Initially, Blake and her husband planned a relaxing trip, but on Sunday morning, Blake’s husband witnessed a chaotic scene involving smoke, motorcyclists with bandanas and guns, and a police announcement in Spanish. They learned that a cartel boss had been killed, leading to retaliation and widespread fear. Blake described the city as resembling a war zone, with plumes of smoke and burning vehicles. Despite the initial panic, no tourists or locals were harmed, and by Tuesday, the situation had largely returned to normal, albeit with increased police presence and some lingering debris. Blake emphasized the difficulty of obtaining reliable information during the crisis.