If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. It is irrefutable. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! 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 all depends on the facts. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? Maybe the hotel is posting scam reviews since some of the ones that appear suspicious take the hotel's side. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. 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. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. Jesus Patti do you always go so far out of your way to act so woke? Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". A teenager Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. "That call could have been a totally different call.". How would the Marriott have any responsibility here? 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. Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. Fortunately Hummel survived and didnt lose any limbs. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. pic.twitter.com/I0wlypqdmC. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. 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.. Hopefully this American tourist has learned her lesson and will avail herself to PROPER Insurance coverage next time she leaves the country for vacation. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. Theres also an English tourist police number. 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter 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. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. Hummel recalled how determined the creature was. I've noticed two safety signs, all of which are written in multiple languages. 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. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. The comments on this page have not been provided, reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser, and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered. Swimming in the ocean at midnight alone. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. I definitely remember seeing the signs. Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. 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 getting attacked, this to me comes down to personal responsibility and common sense. What a "croc" swimming that late at night. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. Not surprised. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. 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. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. 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 . Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! 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. 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. Definitely not the hotel's fault. Assuming she gets into an American court and the hotel's assumption the risk defense is unavailing, then she could collect some damages. 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. 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. I rarely expect everything in other non English speaking countries to be written just for me. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. It's a freak occurrence, move on. Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. You can easily spot them even on the Marina Golf Course and some golfers even get close to them to check them out or to take their photo. 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. 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. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! What an idiot! Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. Even if you don't understand Spanish, I feel like the pictures of crocodiles SHOULD seem obvious. Better to blame the others. This is unnerving. A sign is no different than holding someone accountable for how they used an app because they didn't read the 99 page terms of agreement. The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. . https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . 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. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. The . Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. Insane. Great idk, maybe because %99 of the people staying at the resort are American? It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. As Hummel fought against. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. From a liability/risk management standpoint, even in a country like Mexico, you can't monitor a beach in a situation such as this 24/7. I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? "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. Charlie Buhl, a 12-year-old boy from Philadelphia, was attacked by a crocodile while vacationing with his family at Mexico's Club Med Cancun resort in June. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. I've never been to Marriott PVR, but I don't think it's unreasonable for this safety sign to be written in the same languages used throughout the property P.S. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. 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. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. , 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. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Insane. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. 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. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). 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. This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. 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. "I don't think I would have gotten out" without them. Give it up. Kiana Hummel, 18, (right) was supposed to have a fun getaway in Mexico before college, but the trip turned into a real life nightmare when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. If the other party does not warn you many automatically assume they should be responsible for not warning or telling you. Most attacks occur near or in the water. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". 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. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. A teenager vacationing in Mexico experienced a horrific encounter with a 12-foot crocodile in the water, saying it came out of the water and grabbed her, pulling her under. Jimmy Partington at Guadalupe and Rodney Fox in Australia. Chrissie Watkins it toomuch??? I just went into shock.. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. Saw one sunning on the rocks! Bottom line. Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). That was just really bad., Meanwhile, bystander Sarah Laney, who heard Kianas screams, told the outlet: It was most definitely one of the craziest, scariest things Ive ever experienced. 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. 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). Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. Workers with the Puerto Vallarta water and sewage utility. Does Marriott have any responsibility here? Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Therefor English would be expected. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? That she had to pay thousands of dollars? ", "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. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. We spoke to both Kiana and a bystander who witnessed the attack. A saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? So it must be the Americans that brought them there. 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. Aren't all of the signs in Miami only in Spanish too ? An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. I am surprised by the callousness of the comments - it was a young 18-year old who should not be expected to be aware of that, particularly if there were no clear warnings in english. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) The woman's friend,. 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. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. Hummel told ABC7 that they hadnt even entered the water when the crocodile emerged, grabbed her by the right leg, and pushed her into the water. Yes, she face She probably will have some legal recourse against the property, not necessarily for lack of warnings (this would be evaluated) but for the property's failure to provide proper aid in a timely fashion, which could have aggravated her injuries. 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. 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 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. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. It is a wonderful bay with gorgeous sandy beaches all around! I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. 1/200. Well considering every damn thing in the states is also in Spanish, I'd say reciprocal courtesy isn't too far out of the question. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Marriott has 0 responsibility. Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. Dumbest comment ever. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. That's ALSO common sense 101. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. All Rights Reserved. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. The smell of the fresh ocean breeze with that hint of salt is one of the most recognizable and enjoyable smells for anyone seeking a beach vacation. 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 don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. 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. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. 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. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. Im less concerned about the responsibility of Marriott in terms of warning about swimming; there are always risks associated with open water swimming. TikTok "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time.. I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. 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. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! I visit this hotel frequently. World Wildlife Crocodile Nature Mexico. She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? 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 [Kiana] has extensive muscle and tissue damage and needs a lot of medical attention, but with her wonderful mother and family by her side she will achieve this but it also comes with extra unforeseen costs to her and her family. As for the girl, I wish her a speedy recovery. 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. On Wednesday, March 8th at 4 pm, Enrique de Allende will present a performance of English and Spanish favorites, accompanied by pianists Mark Hartman and Brett Rowe. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! 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. I'm glad she's ok. That being said, staff allegedly doing makeshift at best wound care and then not immediately calling an ambulance seems like aggravated negligence. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) IMHO signs are plentiful. 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. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? 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. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. I visit this hotel frequently. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. Spent a week at Marina Puerto Vallarta, saw signs said beware of Crocodiles. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. I was in hyde park in London once and all of a sudden I heard screaming. Thats what travel insurance is for. There are many things that can happen when you swim in the ocean- anywhere, particularly late at night, in a foreign country. July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. 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. She. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. I travel internationally quite often. 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. She. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. 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