Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? "It took them forever.". I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. 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. Instead a Marriott spokesperson released the following statement about the incident: The safety and security of our guests and associates are our top priority, and we can confirm that appropriate signage, as well as night patrolling and red flags were and are properly in place. 1/200. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. Stay connected with the latest travel, aviation, and credit card news. 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. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. I Never leave the country without it. 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. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. And since English is an international language, not only having signs for the myriad foreign tourists in English would make sense, but having signs posted in the lobby and something in the room. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. People apparently did not play the video. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. It could go something like this My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. 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. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. We're still in the hospital now, and I'm not sure when she'll be discharged.". Just got back from PVR last night. For those who make the argument that a single Spanish-only sign is appropriate, I suggest you go to trip advisor and review the photos of the property. Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. What do you make of this crocodile incident? Really surprised it was written by Lucky! Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. But Hummel, Martinez and Laney believe not enough was done by the hotel to warn guests that a crocodile could be in the ocean. If you are going to swim at night in any area with large predators, just slather yourself in BBQ sauce and stand by. It's a great language. The vacationing California 18-year-old. 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). Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. And female. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! 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. A Tripadvisor reviewer gave . So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. I mean, swimming at midnight is a normal thing? So American, we are Americans and therefore the world revolves around us and signs must have neon borders, in bright colored print, in English, with diagrams or we will sue. If I owned the hotel, I would close-off beach access and instead have the best hotel pool in Puerto Vallarta. The croc or shark or any wildlife is just in addition to what I mentioned above, so people, don't go for a "swim" at night, its just plain dangerous. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. She said she and her friends ran to help. I live very close to Cape Cod which is the Great White capital from June-October due to several factors, a primary one being the seals they feast on. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. 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. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. ", "The safety and security of our guests and associates are our top priority, and we can confirm that appropriate signage, as well as night patrolling and red flags were and are properly in place," she said in a statement. Saw one sunning on the rocks! A recent crocodile attack in Puerto Vallarta was in July 2021 when a river crocodile attacked an 18-year-old guest at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. I live very close to Cape Cod which is the Great White capital from June-October due to several factors, a primary one being the seals they feast on. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Not only are their normal signs, but also plenty of signs to keep an eye on your pets. 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. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. I don't. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? Colorado tourists are brutally attacked by saltwater crocodile after one of them went swimming in the ocean at $4k-a-night Mexican hotel in popular resort Puerto Vallarta She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? World Wildlife Crocodile Nature Mexico. 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. That being said, staff allegedly doing makeshift at best wound care and then not immediately calling an ambulance seems like aggravated negligence. Wrong!! Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. Chrissie Watkins it toomuch??? 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. Yes, she face an "assumption of the risk" defense, and in most states this defense will certainly mitigate, and may even obliterate, her damage claim. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. Afraid of sharks? You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. A hole dug deeper than two feet will most likely result in finding a snake pit below the sand. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! Furthermore, a huge number of American tourists travel to PVR, so I can't imagine all of their signage (safety or otherwise) is written in Spanish. 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. They say they only learned later that there is one small warning sign, but it's mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. A saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. 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. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. And when sh** happens, the family will blame the hotel because they should build a higher wall. A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile reportedly punched the animal in the head to get her sibling to . https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . 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. Not a problem. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Bora bora is more of my speed just black tip sharks that ignores human. American privilege means all signs must be in English. Personally I feel like Marriott has some responsibility here both for the lack of proper signage, and for how staff responded. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. and not lit up at night (!!!) I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido . Maybe its a regional thing but I know a whole lot of people who goes moonlight swimming for decades now. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. We also don't know if the girl did anything to instigate the croc. As Hummel fought against. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. "It was really a tug-of-war. We spoke to both Kiana and a bystander who witnessed the attack. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. I see nothing wrong with this logic. I was in Puerto Vallarta for years and the river crocs were well known to hang out on the 6th green of the near by golf courseright on the river. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. The attacker fled. I expect the callous commenters have done a number of ignorant things where they got lucky and didn't get harmed - but clearly do not engage in self-reflection. That was really bad. You really filled in a lot of blanks in the story. Bottom line. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. I can't recall if the signs were bilingual or not, but they had large images of a crocodile on them. 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. It was the ABC network that announced that the victim was identified as Kiana Hummel, who reported that the attack took place at midnight while she was [] Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! 911 works in PV and I think Crocodile attack, ambulance, Marriott Marina would cut through the language barrier. Brains anyone? 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. 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. They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. 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. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. 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. SO CRAZY! Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. I stayed at this hotel recently. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. 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. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. The incoming college freshman said that she's grateful not to have lost a limb and that she will eventually walk again, despite serious muscle and tendon injuries. It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. You sort out the rest later. There is only one legal recourse and I doubt it will work. We live in a time where we as individuals are never accountable for our acts. Given this resort is not in US, the best she can do to exact revenge is publicize it on tv (which she is doing) and write a nasty review on TripAdvisor. I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. . And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? You just have no clue about anything you post. A witness, Sarah Laney, 34, a high school teacher from St. Louis, was with friends when she heard Hummel's screams and rushed to the beach to find Hummel's friend desperately trying to pull her to safety. 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. Perhaps she should not be hanging out on sand at night but I think most people would not be expecting a croc comes out of sea and drag someone into Pacific Ocean. This is a perfect example of the need for emergency evacuation insurance with a medical benefit. "After about 30 seconds of re-evaluating the situation, we all decided we needed to start throwing things at it. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI), Another Year On The Executive Platinum Hamster Wheel. The "liability/risk management" calculation: attacks are rare (unheard of during the day), signs are posted, if a guest takes a reckless risk, most people will be sympathetic, but won't blame the resort. The sign was mostly in Spanish. I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. Don't assume someone else will. The civil . That was just really bad.". Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. Great idk, maybe because %99 of the people staying at the resort are American? Nobody would stay there if there were signs all over warning of crocodiles. Give it up. A witness who heard the screams of 18-year-old Kiana Hummel as the Bay Area girl was being viciously attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at a Marriott resort in Mexico last week wrote a rather . Sad. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. They say it is small, mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. Hummel wants to major in kinesiology with hopes of becoming an occupational therapist someday, meaning these upcoming weeks in the hospital will amount to a measure of unwanted training. Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. 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?! Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. 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. Helloooo!!! She made a personal choice, now she is living with the consequences. Hotel: Ahh, the guest said Si. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. 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. So American, we are Americans and therefore the world revolves around us and signs must have neon borders, in bright colored print, in English, with diagrams or we will sue. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? Laney, who was in Mexico to celebrate her completion of chemotherapy, said she shudders to think what would have happened had Hummel been alone that night or if the wood-wielding employee hadn't shown up. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. She gets an insider's tour of the best street food in Puerto Vallarta. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. Crocodile attacked American tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta July 29, 2021 3439 A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. Hummel recalled how determined the creature was. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. Im embarrassed for you. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. Kiana Hummel, 18, while on vacation at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, had opted for a night swim with her friend, but were ambushed by a crocodile before they reached the water. "It didn't want to give up. My Market Kitchen The sign was mostly in Spanish, in Mexico oh my god what an outrage. Been swimming with them for years. Marriott suggests that guests should be vigilant for their safety, though what exactly does that look like when the beach is open at night with no lighting, and a crocodile emerges from the ocean and attacks you. She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. The 12-foot reptile attacked. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. TikTok "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time.. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. The nerve! Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. It is still and independent country with its own language. 00:03 39:00. Not Marriotts fault. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) The Madness of Crowds. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. Definitely not the hotel's fault. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) A British woman who was saved by her twin sister when a crocodile attacked her now has sepsis from her wounds. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. 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. Have something to tell us about this article? Melissa Laurie, 28, was swimming in a lagoon at night with her twin sister Georgia on a beach located about 10 miles from the city of Puerto Escondido, a popular surf resort with British tourists, when the crocodile attacked, grabbing Melissa and dragged her under the water. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. "Obviously a big chunk (of skin) has been taken out. But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. 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. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. It's an ocean. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta! A teenager swimming in the ocean at midnight?! I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. Before she could even get into the ocean, the crocodile emerged: After the attack, Hummel and the bystanders immediately requested an ambulance be called. 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. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. A witness who heard the screams of 18-year-old Kiana Hummel as the Bay Area girl was being viciously attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at a Marriott resort in Mexico last week wrote a rather . Patti youre really striking out left and right here. 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. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. Really, Marriott?! It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. . Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. 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