Jami Tarris/Getty Images. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. 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! Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. Helloooo!!! I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? I just remember saying please dont leave me, Hummel said, adding, And I didnt think I was going to come out that second time. I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. 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 . Alone. 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. The attacker fled. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. 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. People should learn Spanish. That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. 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. Workers with the Puerto Vallarta water and sewage utility. Snakes come out at night as well ! 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. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. Hummel and Martinez hope by sharing this story it will serve as a warning to others. However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. Definitely not the hotel's fault. Ever," Laney said. Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? The Madness of Crowds. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. If I owned the hotel, I would close-off beach access and instead have the best hotel pool in Puerto Vallarta. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. She made a personal choice, now she is living with the consequences. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. Namely, taking a "midnight swin" in tropical waters. Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. 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. California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI), Another Year On The Executive Platinum Hamster Wheel. 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. 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. especially when you are on vacation. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. My Market Kitchen Im obviously no lawyer (and the fact that this took place in Mexico with an American hotel group only complicates it further), but I do have a few thoughts: I dont know where exactly fault lies here. The sign may have been mostly in spanish but i bet it had a picture of a crocodile that made it pretty clear. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. SO CRAZY! Theres also an English tourist police number. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. What an idiot! @marcusmoore has more. ", 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. Hummel wants to major in kinesiology with hopes of becoming an occupational therapist someday, meaning these upcoming weeks in the hospital will amount to a measure of unwanted training. ", "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. She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. I could be wrong, but I believe Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . Kiana Hummel, 18, was. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. You want to blame Marriott for that!! 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. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. I don't think the hotel has any control of wild life so I think when we do things like this there's only some personal responsibility of the risks. No ambulancia. 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). The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). Who knows if the comments are accurate but some reviews on TripAdvisor provide information. That was really bad. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. 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. Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. 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. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. Two US tourists were mauled by a crocodile at Mexico's popular Puerto Vallarta resort when one went for a night swim in the ocean and the other followed him into the water to help. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! Have something to tell us about this article? The . Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. Font Size: A Californian teenager was attacked by a crocodile while on vacation and managed to barely survive the ordeal. It was the ABC network that announced that the victim was identified as Kiana Hummel, who reported that the attack took place at midnight while she was [] I can't recall if the signs were bilingual or not, but they had large images of a crocodile on them. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? 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. 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 just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. She. The nerve! I went into a state of shock. 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. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. 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. I was in hyde park in London once and all of a sudden I heard screaming. See more about our ethics policies here. That's ALSO common sense 101. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. 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. 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. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. "I can't stop thinking about it. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. It is still and independent country with its own language. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. American privilege means all signs must be in English. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. IE 11 is not supported. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. 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. 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. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. "Obviously a big chunk (of skin) has been taken out. 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. 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. The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. Typical American response - who can I blame and Sue for a complete act of nature. Insane. 1/200. 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. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. 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. "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. 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. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. A saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. Who in their right freaking mind goes swimming at midnight!!! A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile reportedly punched the animal in the head to get her sibling to . I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. 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. I expect the callous commenters have done a number of ignorant things where they got lucky and didn't get harmed - but clearly do not engage in self-reflection. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. Not a problem. 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. Stupid people do stupid things. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. World Wildlife Crocodile Nature Mexico. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. "We were throwing shoes. Rivers run into the Ocean, so it makes perfect sense that they'd also be in the ocean close to the shore. Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. Watch on. It's an ocean. This all depends on whether she can get her case into an American court, which will probably not be that difficult in that Marriott secured her business by advertising in the United States. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". It is a horrible thing that happened to her but blaming the hotel for not posting signs that are big enough is like blaming a coffee shop that they didn't warn you that coffee is hot. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. 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. but they say they saw it only afterwards anyway so they didn't see it any when it was lit by daylight. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. 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 travel internationally quite often. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). People apparently did not play the video. This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. 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. I'm glad she's ok. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. She and her friends ran to help. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. 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. Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. 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!!! Then again that's why I'm so pessimistic, I know that most companies, corporate and otherwise, don't REALLY care that much about the people they're serving when sh** gets real. Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. TikTok "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time.. I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. 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?). No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! . "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. I Never leave the country without it. I laughed, thought it was to scare of boat thief. A 12-foot crocodile nearly killed a vacationing teacher in Mexico. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. I have lived and worked in multiple countries for more than 41 years and visited quite a few countries just for fun and Puerto Vallarta is definitely high on my list. If the other party does not warn you many automatically assume they should be responsible for not warning or telling you. 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. A recent crocodile attack in Puerto Vallarta was in July 2021 when a river crocodile attacked an 18-year-old guest at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. I not only travel internationally a lot but am an underwater photographer which means I spend a lot of time in the water with sharks. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. There are many things that can happen when you swim in the ocean- anywhere, particularly late at night, in a foreign country. More. I'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. 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. Maybe the hotel is posting scam reviews since some of the ones that appear suspicious take the hotel's side. 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. It's a great language. Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. You really filled in a lot of blanks in the story. Not surprised. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. Afraid of sharks? The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. [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. 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. Give it up. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. 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. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. 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. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. 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). Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, said it took 45 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. 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. Even if you don't understand Spanish, I feel like the pictures of crocodiles SHOULD seem obvious. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? 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). Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Great idk, maybe because %99 of the people staying at the resort are American? "After about 30 seconds of re-evaluating the situation, we all decided we needed to start throwing things at it. 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. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. Night swimming in the ocean 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 went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. Apparently she was with a friend and her friend couldn't save her. Patti youre really striking out left and right here. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. 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. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). Marriott has 0 responsibility. 00:03 39:00. July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. Been swimming with them for years. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. IMHO signs are plentiful. 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 "liability/risk management" calculation: attacks are rare (unheard of during the day), signs are posted, if a guest takes a reckless risk, most people will be sympathetic, but won't blame the resort. It took forever, she added, ABC7 reported. And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. I lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta from 1980-1988. Darwinism seems to be failing these days. 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. 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. 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. Insane. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). A video was captured by a women walking her dog. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? 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