Which reminds me --- a friend who lives in Nuevo Vallarta told me in June that a crocodile was spotted lazing on the walking trail from north Nuevo to Bucerias while I was staying there and during the time I'd planned to walk that trail. Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. On Thursday, March 9th at 4 pm, Enrique, Mexicos President: There is more democracy in Mexico than could exist in the United States, MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicos president said Tuesday his country is more democratic than the United States. Give it up. https://t.co/kWY5S6eOU4 pic.twitter.com/NkIWtQvymo. How about some common sense. 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. Glad she is ok!! I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. She said she and her friends ran to help. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. Watch on. A crocodile attacked and killed a woman on 21 June 2021 when she was allegedly washing her clothes on the shore of Laguna del Carpintero Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. 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. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. 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 . Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. 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. Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! Personally I feel like Marriott has some responsibility here both for the lack of proper signage, and for how staff responded. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! 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. Following the incident, the hotel allegedly set up chains around the beach at night, so guests are warned of the risks of swimming. . Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. Maybe its a regional thing but I know a whole lot of people who goes moonlight swimming for decades now. 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. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. 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. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. It was four or five times. 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. Swimming in the ocean at midnight alone. While going for a late-night swim in Puerto Vallarta, it didn't take long for Kiana Hummel to encounter trouble in the form of a 12-foot crocodile. 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. This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. We live in a time where we as individuals are never accountable for our acts. She said she and her friend had decided to go for a late night swim at the resort, but they weren't even in the water when the crocodile emerged from the ocean, grabbed her right leg and pulled her into the water. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. What do you make of this crocodile incident? SO CRAZY! Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. Workers with the Puerto Vallarta water and sewage utility. Hummel, a recent Novato High School graduate, described the attack to ABC7 News from her hospital bed at Marin . Marriott has 0 responsibility. You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. 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, who was attacke. Most attacks occur near or in the water. It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. She. 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. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. , Laney said: It was definitely one of the craziest and scariest things Ive ever experienced Honestly, Ill never forget it when the crocodiles head came out above the water. Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. "We were throwing shoes. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. I could be wrong, but I believe Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. 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). It all depends on the facts. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. 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. A Marriott spokesperson Kerstin Sachlhas confirmed the incident and told ABC7 News: 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. 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. That's when a massive crocodile grabbed her right leg and tried pulling her to deeper water, reports NBC-News. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI), Another Year On The Executive Platinum Hamster Wheel. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. "It took them forever.". I visit this hotel frequently. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. We are in a culture of doling out maximum sympathy; the victim NEVER has any responsibility. 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. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. The vacationing California 18-year-old. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. It could go something like this 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 said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? 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. The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. American privilege means all signs must be in English. You just have no clue about anything you post. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. Just so you all know, beaches in Mexico are federal property, this means no hotel, condominium, house or the like own the beach. California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Even if you don't understand Spanish, I feel like the pictures of crocodiles SHOULD seem obvious. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. Candidate for a Darwin Award right there. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. People should learn Spanish. "It didn't want to give up. Wrong!! There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Really? She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. 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. I lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta from 1980-1988. 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. The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. Great idk, maybe because %99 of the people staying at the resort are American? Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful, charming town of Puerto Vallarta. In the US you would never get the chance. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. "I realize with the amount of pain that I've been in, sometimes I'm not able to verbalize what I really want to say," she said. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! The sign was mostly in Spanish, in Mexico oh my god what an outrage. Don't assume someone else will. A teenager Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. A Tripadvisor reviewer gave . But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. You can easily spot them even on the Marina Golf Course and some golfers even get close to them to check them out Not surprised. This is unnerving. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. I laughed, thought it was to scare of boat thief. Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. Laney's friend, Natalie, wrote a review of the hotel on Trip Advisor where she said: "I understand you don't want to 'scare' guests, but the following day, there should've been big YELLOW signs to warn of the attackmy group is TRAUMATIZED by this experience.". 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. 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. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. 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 California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. Dumbest comment ever. Have you seen the bill? Thats what travel insurance is for. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The reforms would cut spending, First migrant caravan of the year left southern Mexico with a thousand people heading to the US, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) On Tuesday, February 28, the first migrant caravan of mostly Central Americans left the southern border of Mexico with approximately a thousand people heading to the United States, despite the new immigration restrictions applied in the country. Given there are fairly decent size signs on the beach, the only complaint she can lodge towards the hotel is delay of calling an ambulance. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. You can't just build a resort near the water (jellyfish, rip tides, sharks, etc.) And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. I think it's on the hotel at the time of the incident to then assist the guest with emergency attention. They also said that the previous night, around 4:30 AM, one of men in their party was chased to the beach stars by a crocodile (it is a narrow beach). Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. I think the real issue is why does the hotel (or any hotel) have a beach in an area documented to have crocodiles or alligators? Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. Though crocodiles were spotted recently in Devi River, there are no recent news reports about a deceased woman in the jaws of a crocodile in Devi River. Who knows if the comments are accurate but some reviews on TripAdvisor provide information. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. I can't recall if the signs were bilingual or not, but they had large images of a crocodile on them. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) "It was really a tug-of-war. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". So it must be the Americans that brought them there. 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. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. We were throwing rocks. We'd get her a foot out of water, and then it would pull her back in," Laney said. I don't. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. July 20, 2022, at 6:17 p.m. 2 American Tourists Injured in Crocodile Attack in Mexico. Namely, taking a "midnight swin" in tropical waters. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Do some research first and educate your children that the sea is not a pool. 2 Colorado tourists attacked by crocodile in Mexico | 9news.com. You sort out the rest later. Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? 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. She told Good Morning America she was sitting on the sand with her friend when the 3.5 metre croc pulled her into the water. Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? With crocodiles now being in the mix too, Im going to be staying even further away from the ocean, at least in areas near rivers and crocodile reserves. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. Or do you just like attacking people for no reason? IMHO signs are plentiful. How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. I just went into shock.. Guessing it got loose in the stables. Kiana Hummel, 18, is recovering at a hospital after she was attacked by a crocodile while vacationing at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa on Mexico's Pacific coast. I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. Stopped laughing! The attacker fled. How would the Marriott have any responsibility here? 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. Afraid of sharks? Gee you're all blaming her for going swimming when the news report says she was SITTING ON THE BEACH WITH A FRIEND and was DRAGGED INTO THE WATER by the crocodile!!! I mean, swimming at midnight is a normal thing? Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. ", 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. She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. 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. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. I just went into shock.". So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. 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. IE 11 is not supported. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. When the second person entered the water to help, he was attacked by . Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. Sad. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. Miraculously, she survived and didn't lose any limbs, although she does have extensive muscle and tissue damage all the way to the bones and is currently unable to walk. My Market Kitchen I Never leave the country without it. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. 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. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. Two tourists from Colorado were bitten by a crocodile at Puerto Vallarta in Mexico after one went for a late-night swim and the other tried to save him, authorities say. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. Saw one sunning on the rocks! We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. We're still in the hospital now, and I'm not sure when she'll be discharged.". One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. 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. What an idiot! Been swimming with them for years. I went into a state of shock. and not lit up at night (!!!) Im embarrassed for you. 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. 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. And female. 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! A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. Insane. Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. 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 said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. 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). This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. 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