Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. 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. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. American privilege means all signs must be in English. 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. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. Her and her mother cannot work to care for the wounds around the clock, and as we all know bills such as rent, car payments, food, out of pocket medical expenses will still be needed. How would the Marriott have any responsibility here? Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. Helloooo!!! Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. Theres also an English tourist police number. 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? You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. There are many things that can happen when you swim in the ocean- anywhere, particularly late at night, in a foreign country. If I owned the hotel, I would close-off beach access and instead have the best hotel pool in Puerto Vallarta. Give it up. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. 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. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. "extensive muscle and never damage". Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. 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. 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. So it must be the Americans that brought them there. SO CRAZY! 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. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Westin Leipzig Accused Of Shocking Anti-Semitism, Ridiculous: This Marriott Hotel Charges Fee To Use Points (Update), Marriott Appoints Anthony Capuano As New CEO, Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners, She struck the crocodile until it released her right leg, She then tried to escape, but the crocodile struck again, biting her left ankle and forcing her underwater again (I cant even begin to imagine how terrifying this must have been, this is worse than any nightmare), Some bystanders heard Hummel scream, and ran to help; amazingly enough they managed to get the crocodile to let go of her, and they were able to bring her to safety (huge kudos to these brave people what a selfless act to help free someone from a crocodile), Crocodile attacks on the beach are rare, but this also isnt the first time something like this has happened; someone was similarly attacked in 2018 on the same beach, The frustration here stems from no real warning of the potential for crocodiles to be in the ocean; if Hummel really thought there could have been a crocodile in the ocean, she likely wouldnt have gone in. Been swimming with them for years. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. 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. 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. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. 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. 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. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? Dumbest comment ever. 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. I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. Chrissie Watkins it toomuch??? That she had to pay thousands of dollars? The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. The sign may have been mostly in spanish but i bet it had a picture of a crocodile that made it pretty clear. Snakes come out at night as well ! Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. "After about 30 seconds of re-evaluating the situation, we all decided we needed to start throwing things at it. This is unnerving. 1/200. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. Always take care of yourself. 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. The delay in calling an ambulance however is weird. IMHO signs are plentiful. 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. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I dont think I would even contemplate swimming in the ocean during day time because whos knows, crocs can get hungry during daytime too! I just went into shock.. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. 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. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. 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. You sort out the rest later. Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! 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. 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. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. Going into other creatures habitats, whether at noon or midnight, the person assumes some responsibility for the risk. There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). Stupid people do stupid things. During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. 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. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). 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. The hotel doesn't own the ocean and unless they somehow forced her to do a night swim I don't see how they should he held liable for her Glad to hear she's OK, but swimming in the ocean at night by yourself is incredibly risky for a number of reasons including having your chances of getting bit by a shark or in this case a croc increased as they are more active during this time. The girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. I see nothing wrong with this logic. 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. The attacker fled. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). "We were throwing shoes. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? Im on the phone with her, she screams, Get me an ambulance, bring me an ambulance to the hospital, said Ariana Martnez, who found out about the attack on her daughter on Facetime. Please stop. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! Sad. 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. I loved mexico because of the more laid back proceed at your own risk attitude. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. Afraid of sharks? Around 800 miles southeast along the pacific coast of Mexico, a crocodile attacked a 28-year-old British woman in June of last year, who was swimming in the Manialtepec lagoon outside of. 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. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. 1. Have you seen the bill? 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. However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. It was four or five times. Jami Tarris/Getty Images. She said she had almost escaped when the crocodile grabbed onto her left ankle and dragged her back under. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. If the other party does not warn you many automatically assume they should be responsible for not warning or telling you. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. Workers with the Puerto Vallarta water and sewage utility. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. It's a great language. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. Been swimming with them for years. Hummel, a recent Novato High School graduate, described the attack to ABC7 News from her hospital bed at Marin . You want to blame Marriott for that!! Not a problem. Alone. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. 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. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. 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 nerve! "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. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. 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. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? I can see how she may have an issue with the speed and the quality of medical help provided after the incident but that's about it. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. I've noticed two safety signs, all of which are written in multiple languages. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". It makes me wonder how safe it is to swim there during the day Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, a Bay Area native, was reportedly about to go for a . IE 11 is not supported. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. 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. As for the girl, I wish her a speedy recovery. Candidate for a Darwin Award right there. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. 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. 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. Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. The events occurred shortly after 10:00 am on Thursday, at the corner of Avenida de Los Grandes Lagos and Ro Papaloapan, in the residential area of Fluvial Vallarta, about 100 meters, Singing Sensation, Enrique de Allende scheduled to perform at Incanto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) Mexican singing sensation, Enrique de Allende will offer 2 concerts in early March at Incanto Vallarta. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. How about some common sense. Maybe its a regional thing but I know a whole lot of people who goes moonlight swimming for decades now. Aren't all of the signs in Miami only in Spanish too ? Darwinism seems to be failing these days. Presumably the hotel knew that this risk existed (even if these kinds of attacks are rare), and it seems like more should have done than just having a lit-up sign that no one would read in the dark. The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. She has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals since 2001. 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. 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. Not only are their normal signs, but also plenty of signs to keep an eye on your pets. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. 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. 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. Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. I definitely remember seeing the signs. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort 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. She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? 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. People apparently did not play the video. Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. 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. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. 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. 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?). . California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. 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. "It took them forever.". And when sh** happens, the family will blame the hotel because they should build a higher wall. 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.. You really filled in a lot of blanks in the story. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. 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. 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. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. I was often water treading for hours! I not only travel internationally a lot but am an underwater photographer which means I spend a lot of time in the water with sharks. The incident happened while the teen was on a holiday at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa with her friends. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. 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. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. 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. 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. They think that Marriott should be held responsible, and state that Marriott hasnt even reached out to them, or tried to do anything to help them. The vacationing California 18-year-old. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. Most attacks occur near or in the water. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. If you are going to swim at night in any area with large predators, just slather yourself in BBQ sauce and stand by. 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. 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. The sign was mostly in Spanish. 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 I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. I stayed at this hotel recently. 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