...I'm thinking the officials saw easy pickin's and they or their associates dropped by that night.
That was my first thought, however as FF stated...
Greetings,
Mr. S. Although things do sound a bit fishy, let's not jump to any conclusions. My only purpose in posting this is to point out tragedy can happen anywhere at any time.
...Just last year when we were on a cruise ship vacationing in St. Lucia (which was one of the ports and happened to be the highlight of the cruise) my wife and I were thinking how can we get our boat here. The more I read about stories like this, including the mess that just took place in Mexico, it definitely makes me think twice about future dreams.
Definitely be safe!
As FF said, it can (and does) happen anywhere. Please, don't let situations like this derail your plans. While not a criminal's "goal", like terrorism, if you allow things like this to keep you away, to change your plans, then they win!
We're definitely out there alone, regardless of where "out there" may be. Stateside, walking the Keys, Downtown Tampa, a crowded beach, or ashore on a distant isle. Your safety remains in your own hands for the most part.
Vigilance, common sense and preparation go a long way toward your own personal safety. If this was an inside job by the local Federales, then they were screwed from jump
Let's hope that's not the case.
On the other hand I can see how my wife will state, if we have to go through a training to handle fire arms, if we have to purchase several types of weapons, why do we need to go to place like this? I guess, my response is that it can happen anywhere and anytime.
Training can be fun. And as you state, it's good training to have, regardless of where you're at or where you're going. A little hand to hand (K.I.S.S. style) and some improvised weapons training wouldn't hurt either.
So sad, and my heart goes out to the family of this couple.
RIP