People apparently did not play the video. A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. We are in a culture of doling out maximum sympathy; the victim NEVER has any responsibility. 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. The nerve! During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. 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. President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obradors testy comments came after U.S. officials took note of heated public debate in Mexico over Lpez Obradors recently approved electoral reforms, which critics allege could weaken Mexicos democracy. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. What an idiot! The incoming college freshman said that she's grateful not to have lost a limb and that she will eventually walk again, despite serious muscle and tendon injuries. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility 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. 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. 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 is a protected crocodile habitat all around the area. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? Rivers run into the Ocean, so it makes perfect sense that they'd also be in the ocean close to the shore. 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. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. 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. 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. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! If you are going to swim at night in any area with large predators, just slather yourself in BBQ sauce and stand by. Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? 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. Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. Insane. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. 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. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Presumably the hotel knew that this risk existed (even if these kinds of attacks are rare), and it seems like more should have done than just having a lit-up sign that no one would read in the dark. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. 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. It's a great language. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. There are many things that can happen when you swim in the ocean- anywhere, particularly late at night, in a foreign country. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. 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. 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. 1/200. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. What a "croc" swimming that late at night. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I dont think I would even contemplate swimming in the ocean during day time because whos knows, crocs can get hungry during daytime too! However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. Kiana Hummel, 18, was. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. Im embarrassed for you. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. 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. Not a problem. Bora bora is more of my speed just black tip sharks that ignores human. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. I just went into shock.". Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, said it took 45 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. 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. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. "It took them forever.". Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. When the second person entered the water to help, he was attacked by . This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. Please stop. 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. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. 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. The river crocodile is a constant companion in Puerto Vallarta once very abundant in the whole area, is now found mostly in the El Salado Estuary, find out more "We go on the trip to celebrate life, and then, the last day, this happens," she said. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. 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. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. 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. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. Bottom line. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid 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. I travel internationally quite often. Hummel wants to major in kinesiology with hopes of becoming an occupational therapist someday, meaning these upcoming weeks in the hospital will amount to a measure of unwanted training. I Never leave the country without it. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. 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. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. A 12-foot crocodile nearly killed a vacationing teacher in Mexico. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. She and her friends ran to help. Hummel's mother, Ariana Martinez, learned of the attack over Facetime from her home. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. Afraid of sharks? In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. 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. Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? For the medical attention part, I'm giving the benefit of doubt here due to language barrier or Americans being afraid of having no insurance (yes our system is so f***ed you can go bankrupt). The reptile finally released her right leg and, while trying to escape, grabbed her by her left ankle and dragged her back into the water. 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. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. We're still in the hospital now, and I'm not sure when she'll be discharged.". And my god, if you are going to be reckless, take out trip insurance. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. We spoke to both Kiana and a bystander who witnessed the attack. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). 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. Of course the sign was in Spanish, its 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. 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. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. I visit this hotel frequently. She said she and her friends ran to help. No ambulancia. 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. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. Glad she is ok!! So American, we are Americans and therefore the world revolves around us and signs must have neon borders, in bright colored print, in English, with diagrams or we will sue. I'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. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, a Bay Area native, was reportedly about to go for a . According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. 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. Jimmy Partington at Guadalupe and Rodney Fox in Australia. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. SO CRAZY! "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. 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. That she had to pay thousands of dollars? She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. 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. She gets an insider's tour of the best street food in Puerto Vallarta. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. 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. Just for some perspective, the Marriot is relatively close to the Ameca River outlet and 2 km . Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. Hummel had been set to start her freshman year at California State University, Sacramento this fall. Most attacks occur near or in the water. 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. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. 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. For example when i went to Isla De Mujeres we climbed up into a lighthouse to get a view of the island and some guys there encouraged us to climb some old rickety ladder up into the top. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. Hummel had extensive muscle and tissue damage down to the bone, but she did not lose any limbs and is currently unable to walk. Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. It's an ocean. According to Jalisco state emergency officials, one of the men was . Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. The civil . Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. Luckily for Marriott, Mexico's tort laws are nothing like America's, so I can't imagine any lawsuit succeeding (nor can I imagine any valid basis to bring in the US instead). Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . 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. 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. Workers with the Puerto Vallarta water and sewage utility. 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. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. 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. It is a wonderful bay with gorgeous sandy beaches all around! To be 100% safe, just stay in the beautiful pool areas that the hotels have, or take a boat tour for an incredible view of Bahia de Banderas and the beautiful nature that surrounds it..and keep your feet out of the water! 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. So American, we are Americans and therefore the world revolves around us and signs must have neon borders, in bright colored print, in English, with diagrams or we will sue. I was in 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. I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. 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. 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. People should learn Spanish. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. I'm glad she's ok. 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.". Swimming in the ocean at midnight alone. Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. I could be wrong, but I believe Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. She got on the next flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. ", 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. Watch on. It is a horrible thing that happened to her but blaming the hotel for not posting signs that are big enough is like blaming a coffee shop that they didn't warn you that coffee is hot. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. @marcusmoore has more. The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. And female. 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. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. They say it is small, mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. 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. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. 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. 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. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. Been swimming with them for years. Not Marriotts fault. Namely, taking a "midnight swin" in tropical waters. As others have noted, these things can happen when you go into the ocean, especially at night, but it's something thousands/millions of people do daily. What do you make of this crocodile incident? Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. 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. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. 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. Stupid people do stupid things. I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. 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