Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. Have something to tell us about this article? Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. ", 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. A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile reportedly punched the animal in the head to get her sibling to . 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!!! There is only one legal recourse and I doubt it will work. They also said that the previous night, around 4:30 AM, one of men in their party was chased to the beach stars by a crocodile (it is a narrow beach). This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. 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. 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. 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 run out of the OCEAN and drag you in from the beach. First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. "She managed to survive with no missing toes, no missing limbs, no broken bones, just massive muscle and tendon damage," said Martinez, a medical assistant at UCSF Medical Center. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. 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 [] We were throwing rocks. 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. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. All Rights Reserved. It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. 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. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. "extensive muscle and never damage". 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. Hotel: Ahh, the guest said Si. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. 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. I live very close to Cape Cod which is the Great White capital from June-October due to several factors, a primary one being the seals they feast on. 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. Definitely not the hotel's fault. Thats what travel insurance is for. There are signs, (albeit in Spanish in a SPANISH SPEAKING country,) warning about crocs. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. She said she and her friends ran to help. You sort out the rest later. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. Assuming she gets into an American court and the hotel's assumption the risk defense is unavailing, then she could collect some damages. @Patti: exactly. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. 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. 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 I do not know if they notified hotel staff. Therefor English would be expected. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. That was really bad. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. Saw one sunning on the rocks! I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. 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. Please stop. I think it's on the hotel at the time of the incident to then assist the guest with emergency attention. That's ALSO common sense 101. I'm glad she's ok. I travel internationally quite often. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. 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. The 12-foot reptile attacked. Spent a week at Marina Puerto Vallarta, saw signs said beware of Crocodiles. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. Don't assume someone else will. Jimmy Partington at Guadalupe and Rodney Fox in Australia. Workers with the Puerto Vallarta water and sewage utility. The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. https://t.co/kWY5S6eOU4 pic.twitter.com/NkIWtQvymo. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. You want to blame Marriott for that!! You NEVER swim in the sea at night. 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. Hummel's mother, Ariana Martinez, learned of the attack over Facetime from her home. , 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. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? 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. 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. Just for some perspective, the Marriot is relatively close to the Ameca River outlet and 2 km . Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. 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. 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. Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. Chrissie Watkins it toomuch??? The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. Kiana Hummel, 18, was. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. HUGE assumption on your part. 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. 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. Watch on. Maybe its a regional thing but I know a whole lot of people who goes moonlight swimming for decades now. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. It went for my right leg and pulled me under the water and then went for my left leg and pulled me back into the water again," she said. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. 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. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. 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. Bottom line. It is a wonderful bay with gorgeous sandy beaches all around! 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. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. I stayed at this hotel recently. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. Melissa Laurie, 28, was swimming in a lagoon at night with her twin sister Georgia on a beach located about 10 miles from the city of Puerto Escondido, a popular surf resort with British tourists, when the crocodile attacked, grabbing Melissa and dragged her under the water. 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 see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. 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. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. Afraid of sharks? Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". Typical American response - who can I blame and Sue for a complete act of nature. 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. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. Sad. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. 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. If a two year old child can get dragged into the water and killed at Walt Disney World in the middle of the day (of all places), then how does a relatively more mature young adult, with the benefits of education and some life experience, consider it any safer to go to the water at night when sharks and crocodilians are most active?! I could be wrong, but I believe Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido . It all depends on the facts. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Jami Tarris/Getty Images. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. This is a perfect example of the need for emergency evacuation insurance with a medical benefit. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. 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 . You have successfully joined our subscriber list. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. "That call could have been a totally different call.". Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. I visit this hotel frequently. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. A teenager swimming in the ocean at midnight?! The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. Have you seen the bill? 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. Alone. She. 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. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. 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. 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 . Marriott has 0 responsibility. I just went into shock.. The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? That was just really bad.". If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. If you are going to swim at night in any area with large predators, just slather yourself in BBQ sauce and stand by. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. 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. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. Wrong!! It is irrefutable. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? 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. According to Jalisco state emergency officials, one of the men was . two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. July 28, 2021 Examined I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? A hole dug deeper than two feet will most likely result in finding a snake pit below the sand. Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. Snakes come out at night as well ! 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. The attacker fled. They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. 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. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! Hummel recalled how determined the creature was. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). 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. During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. Predators are more active at night as well. 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. Just so you all know, beaches in Mexico are federal property, this means no hotel, condominium, house or the like own the beach. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. 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. The Madness of Crowds. And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? 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. We have a friend who use to love to take early morning walks on the beaches next to the Marina, but she stopped doing that because of the Crock danger even in the early morning hours. And my god, if you are going to be reckless, take out trip insurance. The incident happened while the teen was on a holiday at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa with her friends. Personally I feel like Marriott has some responsibility here both for the lack of proper signage, and for how staff responded. Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. You can't just build a resort near the water (jellyfish, rip tides, sharks, etc.) 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. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. We also don't know if the girl did anything to instigate the croc. She made a personal choice, now she is living with the consequences. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Ever," Laney said. and not lit up at night (!!!) She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. . Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. Melissa Laurie, 28, was swimming in a lagoon at night with her twin sister Georgia on a beach located about 10 miles from the city of Puerto Escondido, a popular surf resort with British tourists, when the crocodile attacked, grabbing Melissa and dragged her under the water. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. That she had to pay thousands of dollars? Which reminds me --- a friend who lives in Nuevo Vallarta told me in June that a crocodile was spotted lazing on the walking trail from north Nuevo to Bucerias while I was staying there and during the time I'd planned to walk that trail. 00:03 39:00. THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. Give it up. We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. 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. 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. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. A crocodile attacked and killed a woman on 21 June 2021 when she was allegedly washing her clothes on the shore of Laguna del Carpintero Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. 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 saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. 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. 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. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". 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. 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. July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. She. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. 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. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. 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. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. 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. 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. 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