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. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. SO CRAZY! An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? Ever," Laney said. You really filled in a lot of blanks in the story. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Who knows if the comments are accurate but some reviews on TripAdvisor provide information. It is still and independent country with its own language. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. The vacationing California 18-year-old. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. Definitely not the hotel's fault. Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. We were throwing rocks. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel is from the Bay Area, and was recently vacationing with a friend at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! It could go something like this Sad. 2 Colorado tourists attacked by crocodile in Mexico | 9news.com. Have something to tell us about this article? Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. That was just really bad.". COPYRIGHT 2022 PVDN, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED |, Armed robbery leaves one injured in Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) A man was injured by a gunshot during a robbery in the residential area of Puerto Vallarta. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. 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. 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. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. Good luck suing for this in Mexico! Does Marriott have any responsibility here? She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. Not a problem. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. (Source:. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. 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. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. Before she could even get into the ocean, the crocodile emerged: After the attack, Hummel and the bystanders immediately requested an ambulance be called. "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. 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. If she sues, Marriott will surely move to dismiss on grounds "forum non conveniens," which basically means that she should sue in a Mexican court instead. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. Namely, taking a "midnight swin" in tropical waters. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! I just went into shock.. Just so you all know, beaches in Mexico are federal property, this means no hotel, condominium, house or the like own the beach. You just have no clue about anything you post. Not surprised. Most attacks occur near or in the water. 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. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a late-night swim at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I Never leave the country without it. However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. Going into other creatures habitats, whether at noon or midnight, the person assumes some responsibility for the risk. 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. 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 American Crocodile is far less aggressive than the Nile or Australian crocs but, cmon, this was an Uber Eats delivery that the animal wasnt going to pass up. SO CRAZY! especially when you are 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. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. Been swimming with them for years. Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Better to blame the others. I'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. She. 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. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. I was in hyde Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. What do you make of this crocodile incident? When you fly Delta to/from Japan is everything only in Japanese? That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. Stopped laughing! The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Hopefully this American tourist has learned her lesson and will avail herself to PROPER Insurance coverage next time she leaves the country for vacation. Just got back from PVR last night. 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. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. You sort out the rest later. I mean, swimming at midnight is a normal thing? 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. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. 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. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. How would the Marriott have any responsibility here? I did not see a picture of the crocodile. Glad she is ok!! It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. 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. That was really bad. Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. The delay in calling an ambulance however is weird. 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. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. Dumbest comment ever. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. "I'm on the phone with her, she's yelling, 'Get me an ambulance, get me an ambulance to the hospital,'" Martinez recalled of her daughter. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. It is is very inexpensive and is included with most travel insurance policies. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. You want to blame Marriott for that!! 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?). Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful, charming town of Puerto Vallarta. People apparently did not play the video. I visit this hotel frequently. The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. 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. I can't recall if the signs were bilingual or not, but they had large images of a crocodile on them. She. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. It is still and independent country with its own language. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. 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. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. 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. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. A hospital trip there can be pricey. THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. Jesus Patti do you always go so far out of your way to act so woke? It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. Alone. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, a Bay Area native, was reportedly about to go for a . Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). It was four or five times. A Tripadvisor reviewer gave . 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. 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. Wrong!! 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. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in 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. 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. Even if you don't understand Spanish, I feel like the pictures of crocodiles SHOULD seem obvious. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. 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. She said she and her friends ran to help. Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. 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. Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. Stupid people do stupid things. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. Afraid of sharks? Gee you're all blaming her for going swimming when the news report says she was SITTING ON THE BEACH WITH A FRIEND and was DRAGGED INTO THE WATER by the crocodile!!! I definitely remember seeing the signs. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. She said she had almost escaped when the crocodile grabbed onto her left ankle and dragged her back under. 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. 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. People should learn Spanish. In the US you would never get the chance. 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