We are in a culture of doling out maximum sympathy; the victim NEVER has any responsibility. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. "I'm on the phone with her, she's yelling, 'Get me an ambulance, get me an ambulance to the hospital,'" Martinez recalled of her daughter. We have a friend who use to love to take early morning walks on the beaches next to the Marina, but she stopped doing that because of the Crock danger even in the early morning hours. T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. It could go something like this Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? On July 18, Kiana Hummel of Northern California went for a late-night swim with a friend at the Marriott Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I see nothing wrong with this logic. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. The sign was mostly in Spanish, in Mexico oh my god what an outrage. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. The entire Mexican Pacific coast is crocodile habitat, and as tragic as this situation is, nearly all of the blame lies with the victim who foolishly went swimming at midnight in crocodile habitat. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. She has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals since 2001. Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI), Another Year On The Executive Platinum Hamster Wheel. Thats what travel insurance is for. If she sues, Marriott will surely move to dismiss on grounds "forum non conveniens," which basically means that she should sue in a Mexican court instead. Really terrifying, and maybe Marriott should make changes..but trying to minimize it by calling that a SMALL SIGN is overplaying your outrage hand, IMO. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. Swimming in the ocean at midnight alone. How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. While we do try to list all the best miles and points deals, the site does not include all card companies or credit card offers available in the marketplace. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. There is just not enough people around to help you if you are drowning, unconscious, etc.. Also the visibility is so restricted that if you manage to yelp for help, they night not see you when scanning around. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. This is a perfect example of the need for emergency evacuation insurance with a medical benefit. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. American privilege means all signs must be in English. Also agree that the fact that this was at night needs to be taken into account and it's the ocean, let's face it. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. I was in Port Douglas a few years ago and a tourist woman got killed by a croc by jumping in the water at night the day before we got there. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. It all depends on the facts. Kiana Hummel, 18, was. and not lit up at night (!!!) President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obradors testy comments came after U.S. officials took note of heated public debate in Mexico over Lpez Obradors recently approved electoral reforms, which critics allege could weaken Mexicos democracy. The sign may have been mostly in spanish but i bet it had a picture of a crocodile that made it pretty clear. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta as the woman, Kiana Hummel, 18, and a friend went to the beach for a late-night dip. Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. I could be wrong, but I believe Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. A late-night swim turned out to be a nightmare for a California teenager after she was attacked by a crocodile during her vacation in Puerto Vallarta. It makes me wonder how safe it is to swim there during the day Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. A 12-foot crocodile nearly killed a vacationing teacher in Mexico. Luckily for Marriott, Mexico's tort laws are nothing like America's, so I can't imagine any lawsuit succeeding (nor can I imagine any valid basis to bring in the US instead). . "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. The woman's friend,. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. Kiana Hummel, an 18-year-old who recently graduated from Novato High School in Marin County, was attacked earlier this month by a 12-foot-long crocodile at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta . A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. See more about our ethics policies here. This is unnerving. A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. If a two year old child can get dragged into the water and killed at Walt Disney World in the middle of the day (of all places), then how does a relatively more mature young adult, with the benefits of education and some life experience, consider it any safer to go to the water at night when sharks and crocodilians are most active?! She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. World Wildlife Crocodile Nature Mexico. Typical American response - who can I blame and Sue for a complete act of nature. The hospital came out and said 7500.00 to treat her my sister did not have that type of room on her card they came back 20 min later saying ok we can do for 3500.00 SMH Marriot did refund 3 days of her hotel stay and that is all :( My niece is the real hero here besides Hummel She pulled and playe d tug of war with Hummel as the rope, she did break free and then tripped on the sand and it came out and grabbed her other leg thats when the help aarrived for that. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. especially when you are on vacation. Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. The only thing I have a problem with, is the claim that the hospital staff did not help her and it took four hours to attend to her injuries which sound like they were pretty severe if she was unable to walk. The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". Migrants have only one goal in mind: to reach the United States and fight, The fresh ocean breeze and marijuana are the smells that define Puerto Vallarta. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. Theres also an English tourist police number. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. Just got back from PVR last night. Not Marriotts fault. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. COPYRIGHT 2022 PVDN, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED |, Armed robbery leaves one injured in Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) A man was injured by a gunshot during a robbery in the residential area of Puerto Vallarta. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. As for the girl, I wish her a speedy recovery. The river crocodile is a constant companion in Puerto Vallarta once very abundant in the whole area, is now found mostly in the El Salado Estuary, find out more In the US you would never get the chance. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. There was indeed a small sign on the beach warning of crocodiles (and other things), but it wasnt lit up at night, and was mostly in Spanish. No ambulancia. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. We were throwing rocks. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. Stupid people do stupid things. "We go on the trip to celebrate life, and then, the last day, this happens," she said. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. Alone. Predators are more active at night as well. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. Afraid of sharks? The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a late-night swim at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Give it up. It was my sister and her Gfriend and she was not in the water I have photos of where they where and NO signs where there. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) The 12-foot reptile attacked. Other than that, she is really really lucky. On a relaxing getaway that turned into a nightmare, an 18-year-old girl from California was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while on vacation in Mexico earlier this month. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. I have lived and worked in multiple countries for more than 41 years and visited quite a few countries just for fun and Puerto Vallarta is definitely high on my list. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. For the medical attention part, I'm giving the benefit of doubt here due to language barrier or Americans being afraid of having no insurance (yes our system is so Darwinism seems to be failing these days. I visit this hotel frequently. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one went swimming in the ocean at night and the other went in the water to help him. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). It was my sister and her Gfriend and she was not in the water I have photos of where they where and NO signs where there. It's a great language. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, from Berkshire, had been swimming in the lagoon, about 10 miles from Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, on the south-east coast of the country, when Melissa was attacked.. Hummel's mother, Ariana Martinez, learned of the attack over Facetime from her home. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. You want to blame Marriott for that!! We live in a time where we as individuals are never accountable for our acts. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. It's one thing if you've swam in some body of water you're familiar with and you "do it all the time" then sure I'd understand the lack of having your guard up. Are you trying to say that seeing as she is overweight it's her fault??? "extensive muscle and never damage". "It took them forever.". A summer vacation to Mexico took a terrifying turn for a teen who says she was dragged underwater by a 12-foot-long crocodile outside her Marriott resort. The reptile finally released her right leg and, while trying to escape, grabbed her by her left ankle and dragged her back into the water. It's an ocean. One sign that can't be seen at night isn't appropriate especially when who has a reasonable expectation that an alligator isn't going to run out of the OCEAN and drag you in from the beach. In June, two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a crocodile during a night swim. July 20, 2022, at 6:17 p.m. 2 American Tourists Injured in Crocodile Attack in Mexico. Thats the common sense thing to do and while I wouldn't expect a mom & pop hotel to necessarily get that, a hotel of marriott's stature should have protocols in place. You can't just build a resort near the water (jellyfish, rip tides, sharks, etc.) Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. Patti youre really striking out left and right here. https://t.co/kWY5S6eOU4 pic.twitter.com/NkIWtQvymo. The American Crocodile is far less aggressive than the Nile or Australian crocs but, cmon, this was an Uber Eats delivery that the animal wasnt going to pass up. Kiana and Sarah said they learned that there was a warning of crocodiles at the beach, however, they said it was a small sign and written in Spanish. A Northern California woman barely escaped with her life after a crocodile bit her leg and wouldn't let go at a Mexican resort, she said Tuesday. July 28, 2021 Examined Really, Marriott?! 00:03 39:00. I fully expect Marriott to address this problem by imposing a "Reptile Protection Fee" on future guests to cover the additional signs and translation costs. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. Bottom line. Just so you all know, beaches in Mexico are federal property, this means no hotel, condominium, house or the like own the beach. two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a. That being said, staff allegedly doing makeshift at best wound care and then not immediately calling an ambulance seems like aggravated negligence. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. Maybe the hotel is posting scam reviews since some of the ones that appear suspicious take the hotel's side. Reminds me of my visit to the Andaman Islands where there was the possibility of Salties (Saltwater crocodiles -> can grow up to 20 feet, and the salt water makes them super aggressive) in the water, and plenty tourists would still enter the water -> Even when the lifeguards were verbally telling them not to, and there were plenty signs posted, in English, to that effect, Another thing - The sign might be in Spanish, but it has images - and the images are well, not in Spanish. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! A hole dug deeper than two feet will most likely result in finding a snake pit below the sand. I not only travel internationally a lot but am an underwater photographer which means I spend a lot of time in the water with sharks. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. Latest Headlines | Video shows shooting over stolen car | Vaccine clinic for Afghan refugees. ", RELATED: Crocodile bites off woman's arm in Africa 5 days before her wedding, "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis," she continued. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. A Bay Area teenager is recovering in hospital after a dream vacation to Mexico turned into a nightmare when she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? For example when i went to Isla De Mujeres we climbed up into a lighthouse to get a view of the island and some guys there encouraged us to climb some old rickety ladder up into the top. Had we not been there, I just don't know.". As for (1), English might be helpful, but that picture of a croc that is clearly on the sign would have more effect on me than words. What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway before starting college this fall, turned into a real life nightmare for 18-year-old Kiana Hummel. Afraid of sharks? Marriott has 0 responsibility. I travel internationally quite often. To be 100% safe, just stay in the beautiful pool areas that the hotels have, or take a boat tour for an incredible view of Bahia de Banderas and the beautiful nature that surrounds it..and keep your feet out of the water! I'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. It is still and independent country with its own language. Aren't all of the signs in Miami only in Spanish too ? Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? Guessing it got loose in the stables. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. RELATED: Crocodile scares group of tourists posing for photo, "It was most definitely one of the craziest, scariest things I've ever experienced," Laney said. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. The nerve! We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". Regardless if we decide to victim blame here, the moment she was injured the hotel's primary responsibility should have been to make sure she got medical attention. For those wondering how a crocodile could get into the ocean, theres a river leading into the ocean from near the hotel, and even a crocodile viewing area of sorts not far away. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. Then again that's why I'm so pessimistic, I know that most companies, corporate and otherwise, don't REALLY care that much about the people they're serving when sh** gets real. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. Does Marriott have any responsibility here? Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. She. This all depends on whether she can get her case into an American court, which will probably not be that difficult in that Marriott secured her business by advertising in the United States. It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. And when sh** happens, the family will blame the hotel because they should build a higher wall. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. It was four or five times. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. A Tripadvisor reviewer gave . Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Kiana Hummel, who lives in California's Bay Area, said she and a friend decided to go for a late-night swim when the croc jumped out of the water and grabbed her right leg. Watch on. This all depends on whether she can get her case into an American court, which will probably not be that difficult in that Marriott secured her business by advertising in the United States. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. The hotel doesn't own the ocean and unless they somehow forced her to do a night swim I don't see how they should he held liable for her Glad to hear she's OK, but swimming in the ocean at night by yourself is incredibly risky for a number of reasons including having your chances of getting bit by a shark or in this case a croc increased as they are more active during this time. They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. Also agree that the fact that this was at night needs to be taken into account and it's the ocean, let's face it. However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. She. "We were throwing shoes. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. They also said that the previous night, around 4:30 AM, one of men in their party was chased to the beach stairs by a crocodile (it is a narrow beach). I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. 1. It is a wonderful bay with gorgeous sandy beaches all around! California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Source:. It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. Insane. "After about 30 seconds of re-evaluating the situation, we all decided we needed to start throwing things at it. @Patti: exactly. By all indications Hummel wasnt doing anything reckless and didnt in any way think she was at risk, or she wouldnt have gone into the ocean. "I don't think I would have gotten out" without them. "She managed to survive with no missing toes, no missing limbs, no broken bones, just massive muscle and tendon damage," said Martinez, a medical assistant at UCSF Medical Center. She only received medical attention four hours later, and when she arrived at the hospital, she was forced to pre-pay thousands of dollars before being helped. Kiana Hummel and a friend went for a late-night swim at a beach when a large crocodile bit her right leg and dragged her into the water, Mexico News Daily previously reported. Darwinism seems to be failing these days. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. Do some research first and educate your children that the sea is not a pool. . Dumbest comment ever. What an idiot! There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. 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