The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. Im less concerned about the responsibility of Marriott in terms of warning about swimming; there are always risks associated with open water swimming. 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. July 28, 2021 Examined 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. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? 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. Stay connected with the latest travel, aviation, and credit card news. She has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals since 2001. 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. Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. I stayed at this hotel recently. 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. Don't assume someone else will. Thats what travel insurance is for. Also, you are expecting PV to be Norway ---- its not, its Mexico. Marriot needs to be responsible for what happened is lawyer speak for they need to cough up money for me and me new client. Hummel and Martinez hope by sharing this story it will serve as a warning to others. It must be something that has developed after I left Vallarta in July 1988! Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. What a "croc" swimming that late at night. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. The delay in calling an ambulance however is weird. The incident happened while the teen was on a holiday at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa with her friends. 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. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? 911 works in PV and I think Crocodile attack, ambulance, Marriott Marina would cut through the language barrier. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. 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. "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. 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 That makes no sense. You want to blame Marriott for that!! I just remember saying please dont leave me, Hummel said, adding, And I didnt think I was going to come out that second time. A teenager Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. Not only are their normal signs, but also plenty of signs to keep an eye on your pets. July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! That's ALSO common sense 101. We are in a culture of doling out maximum sympathy; the victim NEVER has any responsibility. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? 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. If the other party does not warn you many automatically assume they should be responsible for not warning or telling you. https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . https://t.co/kWY5S6eOU4 pic.twitter.com/NkIWtQvymo. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. 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. This is unnerving. Really? Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. 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. American privilege means all signs must be in English. 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. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. 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 girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. HUGE assumption on your part. Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? Or do you just like attacking people for no reason? Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! pic.twitter.com/I0wlypqdmC. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. Insane. 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. Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. Afraid of sharks? I visit this hotel frequently. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. 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. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico 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. In fact, just returned from a couple of weeks on the Red Sea and Gulf of Arabia. Im embarrassed for you. It's a tragedy but no one is really to blame (except god, who likes to work miracles and challenge us at the same time?). 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. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. I just went into shock.". 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 British woman who was saved by her twin sister when a crocodile attacked her now has sepsis from her wounds. I'm glad she's ok. "It took them forever.". Even if you don't understand Spanish, I feel like the pictures of crocodiles SHOULD seem obvious. 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. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. 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. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. All Rights Reserved. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. The woman's friend,. She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? Stupid people do stupid things. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. The 12-foot reptile attacked. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. 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 was often water treading for hours! Apparently she was with a friend and her friend couldn't save her. 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. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. . MEXICO CITY (AP) Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort . "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. 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. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. 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. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. Bora bora is more of my speed just black tip sharks that ignores human. I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. Wrong!! My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! Assuming she gets into an American court and the hotel's assumption the risk defense is unavailing, then she could collect some damages. She said she had almost escaped when the crocodile grabbed onto her left ankle and dragged her back under. 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. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. "We were throwing shoes. 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. It all depends on the facts. Always take care of yourself. I loved mexico because of the more laid back proceed at your own risk attitude. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. 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. 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. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. 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. 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. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. 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've noticed two safety signs, all of which are written in multiple languages. You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. 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. 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. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. @marcusmoore has more. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. 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.". SO CRAZY! Swimming in any ocean at night is dangerous (as others pointed out) and blaming the hotel for a wild animal attack in the wild environment (the ocean) is just strange. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. 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. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. Bottom line. "It was really a tug-of-war. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. Definitely not the hotel's fault. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". 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. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. Before she could even get into the ocean, the crocodile emerged: After the attack, Hummel and the bystanders immediately requested an ambulance be called. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. 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. Other than that, she is really really lucky. 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 f***ed you can go bankrupt). Font Size: A Californian teenager was attacked by a crocodile while on vacation and managed to barely survive the ordeal. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Snakes come out at night as well ! July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. Hummel, a recent Novato High School graduate, described the attack to ABC7 News from her hospital bed at Marin . A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. 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. Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. Please stop. 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. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? 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. The nerve! They can't control creatures in the ocean. Nobody would stay there if there were signs all over warning of crocodiles. I'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. She is also starting her first semester in college and will need a lot of assistance., In other news, Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. 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. So it must be the Americans that brought them there. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Hotel: Ahh, the guest said Si. Watch on. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. 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. The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). A teenager from California was attacked and dragged underwater by the huge animal while vacationing at the resort, ending up in hospital after fighting it off. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. "I can't stop thinking about it. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. MARIN COUNTY, California -- What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway before starting college this fall turned into a real life nightmare for California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, who was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing in Mexico with a friend earlier this month. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. They say it is small, mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. We were throwing rocks. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. TikTok "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time.. The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile reportedly punched the animal in the head to get her sibling to . Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. See more about our ethics policies here. Jimmy Partington at Guadalupe and Rodney Fox in Australia. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. 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. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. 1. 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. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. As Hummel fought against. So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. 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. And when sh** happens, the family will blame the hotel because they should build a higher wall. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! In June, two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a crocodile during a night swim. 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. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. Not a problem. 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 think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. 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 know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? 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