I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. You sort out the rest later. Definitely not the hotel's fault. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Nobody would stay there if there were signs all over warning of crocodiles. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. I mean, swimming at midnight is a normal thing? Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! 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 That makes no sense. The attacker fled. It's an ocean. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. See more about our ethics policies here. 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. 2 Colorado tourists attacked by crocodile in Mexico | 9news.com. 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. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, a Bay Area native, was reportedly about to go for a . Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. 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. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. I don't. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. 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. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. When the second person entered the water to help, he was attacked by . By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. 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. SO CRAZY! And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. It all depends on the facts. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. Crocodile scares group of tourists posing for photo. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. In the US you would never get the chance. All Rights Reserved. You can't just build a resort near the water (jellyfish, rip tides, sharks, etc.) In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. Furthermore, a huge number of American tourists travel to PVR, so I can't imagine all of their signage (safety or otherwise) is written in Spanish. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. Hopefully this American tourist has learned her lesson and will avail herself to PROPER Insurance coverage next time she leaves the country for vacation. SO CRAZY! Nature is typically always trying to kill you. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. 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. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. Swimming in the ocean at midnight alone. 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. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. 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. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? "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. "It took them forever.". That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. Alone. 1. 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. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. Hummel had extensive muscle and tissue damage down to the bone, but she did not lose any limbs and is currently unable to walk. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) And my god, if you are going to be reckless, take out trip insurance. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? IE 11 is not supported. 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? Im embarrassed for you. If I owned the hotel, I would close-off beach access and instead have the best hotel pool in Puerto Vallarta. Most attacks occur near or in the water. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. 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. 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. First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. 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 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. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. 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. 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. And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? 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. Im less concerned about the responsibility of Marriott in terms of warning about swimming; there are always risks associated with open water swimming. And when sh** happens, the family will blame the hotel because they should build a higher wall. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Snakes come out at night as well ! Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, from Berkshire, had been swimming in the lagoon, about 10 miles from Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, on the south-east coast of the country, when Melissa was attacked.. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. Maybe the hotel is posting scam reviews since some of the ones that appear suspicious take the hotel's side. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Maybe its a regional thing but I know a whole lot of people who goes moonlight swimming for decades now. 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. Watch on. There is a protected crocodile habitat all around the area. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. 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. Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. 1/200. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. 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. RELATED: Crocodile scares group of tourists posing for photo, "It was most definitely one of the craziest, scariest things I've ever experienced," Laney said. The 12-foot reptile attacked. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. 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. T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. 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. I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. Helloooo!!! Spent a week at Marina Puerto Vallarta, saw signs said beware of Crocodiles. As Hummel fought against. 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. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. No ambulancia. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. A teenager swimming in the ocean at midnight?! 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?! We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. 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. We also don't know if the girl did anything to instigate the croc. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a. Brains anyone? Insane. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. Assuming she gets into an American court and the hotel's assumption the risk defense is unavailing, then she could collect some damages. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? Chrissie Watkins it toomuch??? Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. Marriott has 0 responsibility. 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. I was in hyde Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. (Source:. 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. Good luck suing for this in Mexico! They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. Darwinism seems to be failing these days. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. While going for a late-night swim in Puerto Vallarta, it didn't take long for Kiana Hummel to encounter trouble in the form of a 12-foot crocodile. Bottom line. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. 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.". She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. The . Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. 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. She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. 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. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. 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. If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. 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. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. Night swimming in the ocean 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. Really terrifying, and maybe Marriott should make changes..but trying to minimize it by calling that a SMALL SIGN is overplaying your outrage hand, IMO. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. 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. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. 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. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) It could go something like this Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! TikTok "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time.. 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. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. 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. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? 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 . Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. I think it's on the hotel at the time of the incident to then assist the guest with emergency attention. People should learn Spanish. but they say they saw it only afterwards anyway so they didn't see it any when it was lit by daylight. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. My Market Kitchen Stupid people do stupid things. 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. 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. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? 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. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! 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?). Around 800 miles southeast along the pacific coast of Mexico, a crocodile attacked a 28-year-old British woman in June of last year, who was swimming in the Manialtepec lagoon outside of. 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. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. "I don't think I would have gotten out" without them. A teenager vacationing in Mexico experienced a horrific encounter with a 12-foot crocodile in the water, saying it came out of the water and grabbed her, pulling her under. I see nothing wrong with this logic. 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. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. 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. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. 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. Glad she is ok!! Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. And I didnt think I was getting out that second 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. Rivers run into the Ocean, so it makes perfect sense that they'd also be in the ocean close to the shore. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. Also, you are expecting PV to be Norway ---- its not, its Mexico. Marriot needs to be responsible for what happened is lawyer speak for they need to cough up money for me and me new client. That's when a massive crocodile grabbed her right leg and tried pulling her to deeper water, reports NBC-News. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. 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. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. I've noticed two safety signs, all of which are written in multiple languages. 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. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Namely, taking a "midnight swin" in tropical waters. The reforms would cut spending, First migrant caravan of the year left southern Mexico with a thousand people heading to the US, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) On Tuesday, February 28, the first migrant caravan of mostly Central Americans left the southern border of Mexico with approximately a thousand people heading to the United States, despite the new immigration restrictions applied in the country. Up Next in news Mysterious death of Texas firefighter in Mexico July 26, 2021 Predators are more active at night as well. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. 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. 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. The nerve! Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? 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. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. I can't recall if the signs were bilingual or not, but they had large images of a crocodile on them. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. She told Good Morning America she was sitting on the sand with her friend when the 3.5 metre croc pulled her into the water. I travel internationally quite often. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teen's rescue. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. They can't control creatures in the ocean. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. So it must be the Americans that brought them there. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. ", 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. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. 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. THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. A British woman who was saved by her twin sister when a crocodile attacked her now has sepsis from her wounds. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. Stopped laughing! 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