A real-life superhero joins the fight to save Mexico’s threatened coastline. Mexico’s champion wrestler, Hijo del Santo (son of the saint) recently threw his mask in the eco-ring, so to speak, pledging to help battle overfishing, turtle egg hunting and pollution that’s seriously harming marine life along the beautiful Pacific of Mexico and southern California. The situation in that area is dire, Border Field Park beaches were closed last week due to sewage contaminated water in the Tijuana River entering the U.S.
In his quest, Hijo’s campaign takes him to coastal communities where he’ll distribute educational comics that feature his character confronting threats to the ocean. He’s prepared to meet with Mexico’s lawmakers and President as well. Hijo’s power may stem from his father’s influence — papa del Santo appeared in more than 50 films and comic books, battling supernatural creatures, evil scientists and other societal ills. And in real life, papa was also one of Mexico’s most famous wrestlers. An interesting mix of muscle, celebrity, pop culture and conservation promotion. Here’s hoping the comics are worth the paper they’re printed on, and Hijo’s travels are worth the carbon footprint.
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