Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. Hummel's friend and four good Samaritans fought the reptile to a draw before a hotel employee, armed with a hunk of wood, struck the crocodile. 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. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. 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. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. There are many things that can happen when you swim in the ocean- anywhere, particularly late at night, in a foreign country. Always take care of yourself. No ambulancia. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. 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. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. As Hummel fought against. Personally I feel like Marriott has some responsibility here both for the lack of proper signage, and for how staff responded. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. 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 . 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. The hotel doesn't own the ocean and unless they somehow forced her to do a night swim I don't see how they should he held liable for her getting attacked, this to me comes down to personal responsibility and common sense. She has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals since 2001. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. I just went into shock.". 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. I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. 911 works in PV and I think Crocodile attack, ambulance, Marriott Marina would cut through the language barrier. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. When you fly Delta to/from Japan is everything only in Japanese? In the US you would never get the chance. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Stupid people do stupid things. Dumbest comment ever. I can't recall if the signs were bilingual or not, but they had large images of a crocodile on them. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. A sign is no different than holding someone accountable for how they used an app because they didn't read the 99 page terms of agreement. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. 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. There is only one legal recourse and I doubt it will work. The vacationing California 18-year-old. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. 00:03 39:00. In fact, just returned from a couple of weeks on the Red Sea and Gulf of Arabia. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. I am surprised by the callousness of the comments - it was a young 18-year old who should not be expected to be aware of that, particularly if there were no clear warnings in english. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. See more about our ethics policies here. 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. Have something to tell us about this article? Brains anyone? "I can't stop thinking about it. I went into a state of shock. Not only are their normal signs, but also plenty of signs to keep an eye on your pets. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. The sign may have been mostly in spanish but i bet it had a picture of a crocodile that made it pretty clear. Kiana Hummel, 18, was. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". 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. It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. As for the girl, I wish her a speedy recovery. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. Patti youre really striking out left and right here. Saw one sunning on the rocks! Not surprised. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. 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. July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. HUGE assumption on your part. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. 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. Not Marriotts fault. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? I see nothing wrong with this logic. 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. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. Good luck suing for this in Mexico! Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. I think it's on the hotel at the time of the incident to then assist the guest with emergency attention. Assuming she gets into an American court and the hotel's assumption the risk defense is unavailing, then she could collect some damages. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? Chrissie Watkins it toomuch??? https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! 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. Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. 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 sign was mostly in Spanish. 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. Kiana Hummel and a friend went for a late-night swim at a beach when a large crocodile bit her right leg and dragged her into the water, Mexico News Daily previously reported. A 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. That's when a massive crocodile grabbed her right leg and tried pulling her to deeper water, reports NBC-News. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. Ever," Laney said. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! 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. Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. 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. TikTok "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time.. The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. Had we not been there, I just don't know.". The civil . A teenager Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. 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. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. I travel internationally quite often. 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 [] Not a problem. That's ALSO common sense 101. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). 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. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. 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. I stayed at this hotel recently. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. Watch on. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. The only thing I have a problem with, is the claim that the hospital staff did not help her and it took four hours to attend to her injuries which sound like they were pretty severe if she was unable to walk. How would the Marriott have any responsibility here? This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! This is unnerving. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. 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. 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. Night swimming in the ocean Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Predators are more active at night as well. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. 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. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. A Tripadvisor reviewer gave . The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. 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. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. 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). 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. 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. Apparently she was with a friend and her friend couldn't save her. "biting her left angle" 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. 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. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. It is still and independent country with its own language. 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. [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. 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. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. pic.twitter.com/I0wlypqdmC. A hospital trip there can be pricey. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. She. 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. More. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. Hopefully this American tourist has learned her lesson and will avail herself to PROPER Insurance coverage next time she leaves the country for vacation. It all depends on the facts. MEXICO CITY (AP) Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort . It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. 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. Other trabel bloggers, the Marriott hotel in Mexico 'm sure she been. 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