She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. And when sh** happens, the family will blame the hotel because they should build a higher wall. 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. Candidate for a Darwin Award right there. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. My Market Kitchen It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? 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. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! 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. Given this resort is not in US, the best she can do to exact revenge is publicize it on tv (which she is doing) and write a nasty review on TripAdvisor. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. The entire Mexican Pacific coast is crocodile habitat, and as tragic as this situation is, nearly all of the blame lies with the victim who foolishly went swimming at midnight in crocodile habitat. 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. First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. 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. According to Jalisco state emergency officials, one of the men was . So it must be the Americans that brought them there. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. It took forever, she added, ABC7 reported. She gets an insider's tour of the best street food in Puerto Vallarta. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. 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. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. When the second person entered the water to help, he was attacked by . MEXICO CITY (AP) Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort . I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. She has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals since 2001. Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. 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. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. 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. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. 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. However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. 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. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. 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.". Stayed at that hotel MANY times. Ever," Laney said. ", "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. 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. And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. It wasn't letting go," Laney said. 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. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teen's rescue. "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. The hospital came out and said 7500.00 to treat her my sister did not have that type of room on her card they came back 20 min later saying ok we can do for 3500.00 SMH Marriot did refund 3 days of her hotel stay and that is all :( My niece is the real hero here besides Hummel She pulled and playe d tug of war with Hummel as the rope, she did break free and then tripped on the sand and it came out and grabbed her other leg thats when the help aarrived for that. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. 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. Have something to tell us about this article? The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. 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 spoke to both Kiana and a bystander who witnessed the attack. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . She and her friends ran to help. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. A Tripadvisor reviewer gave . "biting her left angle" 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. American privilege means all signs must be in English. Brains anyone? Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). That's when a massive crocodile grabbed her right leg and tried pulling her to deeper water, reports NBC-News. I travel internationally quite often. Hopefully this American tourist has learned her lesson and will avail herself to PROPER Insurance coverage next time she leaves the country for vacation. Really, Marriott?! Stopped laughing! She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? "That call could have been a totally different call.". California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. 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. But Hummel, Martinez and Laney believe not enough was done by the hotel to warn guests that a crocodile could be in the ocean. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. It must be something that has developed after I left Vallarta in July 1988! Thats what travel insurance is for. You want to blame Marriott for that!! Sorry, that doesn't cut it. From a liability/risk management standpoint, even in a country like Mexico, you can't monitor a beach in a situation such as this 24/7. I 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. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. American privilege means all signs must be in English. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. I laughed, thought it was to scare of boat thief. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. "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. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. 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. Dumbest comment ever. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. 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). In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. Hummel, a recent Novato High School graduate, described the attack to ABC7 News from her hospital bed at Marin . HUGE assumption on your part. 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. Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). Font Size: A Californian teenager was attacked by a crocodile while on vacation and managed to barely survive the ordeal. Im less concerned about the responsibility of Marriott in terms of warning about swimming; there are always risks associated with open water swimming. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) @marcusmoore has more. They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. That she had to pay thousands of dollars? Hummel had extensive muscle and tissue damage down to the bone, but she did not lose any limbs and is currently unable to walk. This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. 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. How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. In the US you would never get the chance. "I don't think I would have gotten out" without them. Please stop. I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. 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. We also don't know if the girl did anything to instigate the croc. 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. 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. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. I've noticed two safety signs, all of which are written in multiple languages. 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?). 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, a Bay Area native, was reportedly about to go for a . The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. 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 and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. A teenager swimming in the ocean at midnight?! 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 Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. 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. 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. There is a protected crocodile habitat all around the area. Going into other creatures habitats, whether at noon or midnight, the person assumes some responsibility for the risk. That was just really bad.". Insane. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. 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. The civil . With crocodiles now being in the mix too, Im going to be staying even further away from the ocean, at least in areas near rivers and crocodile reserves. I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. Afraid of sharks? Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! In a statement, Marriott spokesperson Kerstin Sachl confirmed the crocodile attack and said, "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. Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. 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. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. 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 Vallarta . Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. Sad. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido . Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. 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. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. 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. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. 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 reptile finally released her right leg and, while trying to escape, grabbed her by her left ankle and dragged her back into the water. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter I was in hyde Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. 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. Definitely not the hotel's fault. Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) It is still and independent country with its own language. On Thursday, March 9th at 4 pm, Enrique, Mexicos President: There is more democracy in Mexico than could exist in the United States, MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicos president said Tuesday his country is more democratic than the United States. 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. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. Assuming she gets into an American court and the hotel's assumption the risk defense is unavailing, then she could collect some damages. Therefor English would be expected. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). Who knows if the comments are accurate but some reviews on TripAdvisor provide information. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. 1/200. 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. 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. Better to blame the others. It could go something like this I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? 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 . As Hummel fought against. Other than that, she is really really lucky. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. 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. 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. 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). Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. [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. 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. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. 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. It is a wonderful bay with gorgeous sandy beaches all around! Maybe the hotel is posting scam reviews since some of the ones that appear suspicious take the hotel's side. And female. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. The girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. Afraid of sharks? 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. Chrissie Watkins it toomuch??? Really surprised it was written by Lucky! The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. "It didn't want to give up. I was in hyde park in London once and all of a sudden I heard screaming. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. Up Next in news Mysterious death of Texas firefighter in Mexico July 26, 2021 Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. "extensive muscle and never damage". 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. I think the real issue is why does the hotel (or any hotel) have a beach in an area documented to have crocodiles or alligators? See more about our ethics policies here. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? and not lit up at night (!!!) The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . 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. 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