Five severed human heads found hanging on tourist beach with horror warningWARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The heads were found in Puerto López, a small fishing port on Ecuador's Pacific coast popular for whale watchingView 3 Images The heads were found on Puerto Lopez (Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images)A chilling scene unfolded this month when beachgoers stumbled upon five severed heads displayed on a popular beach in Ecuador, accompanied by a menacing message. ‌The gruesome discovery was made in Puerto López, a quaint fishing port on the nation's Pacific coast, known for its whale watching and picturesque beaches. Images circulating on social media depict five heads strung along a rope fastened to two wooden posts. On December 28, 2025, a horrific shooting at a beach in Puerto López resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including a two-year-old child. Article continues belowThese brutal incidents were linked to internal conflicts within a local gang known as Los Choneros.