Tragically, María's actions were misinterpreted by the crew, who believed she was attempting to sabotage the voyage. In the ensuing chaos, María was thrown overboard, and as she struggled to stay afloat, she spotted her children, who had been left behind on the shore, crying and calling out for her.
Various local legends and folklore from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico Historical records of Mazatlán's colonial era Oral traditions and interviews with local residents la llorona de mazatlan in english pdf
La Llorona = The Weeping Woman Mazatlán = a coastal city in Sinaloa, Mexico María = the name of the protagonist, changed to protect her identity Mexico City = Ciudad de México María was thrown overboard