Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) People apparently did not play the video. Maybe the hotel is posting scam reviews since some of the ones that appear suspicious take the hotel's side. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. 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. She. That being said, staff allegedly doing makeshift at best wound care and then not immediately calling an ambulance seems like aggravated negligence. There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. "We go on the trip to celebrate life, and then, the last day, this happens," she said. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. I visit this hotel frequently. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. Not a problem. 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). I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. If I owned the hotel, I would close-off beach access and instead have the best hotel pool in Puerto Vallarta. This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. 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. 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. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. It is irrefutable. You want to blame Marriott for that!! Really? Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. 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. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. 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. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. 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 not lit up at night (!!!) 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. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! They say it is small, mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. 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. Aren't all of the signs in Miami only in Spanish too ? Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. When you fly Delta to/from Japan is everything only in Japanese? Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. Really, Marriott?! Dumbest comment ever. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? I travel internationally quite often. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. 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. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico 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. Please stop. Hummel had extensive muscle and tissue damage down to the bone, but she did not lose any limbs and is currently unable to walk. Who in their right freaking mind goes swimming at midnight!!! 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.. In fact, just returned from a couple of weeks on the Red Sea and Gulf of Arabia. 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. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. As Hummel fought against. 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?). The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a 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. 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. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. 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! Hummel recalled how determined the creature was. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. 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. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. It all depends on the facts. American privilege means all signs must be in English. 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 nerve! 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. You really filled in a lot of blanks in the story. A recent crocodile attack in Puerto Vallarta was in July 2021 when a river crocodile attacked an 18-year-old guest at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. 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. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teen's rescue. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? 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. There is a protected crocodile habitat all around the area. Fortunately, she managed to escape and made a full recovery. The sign was mostly in Spanish, in Mexico oh my god what an outrage. 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. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. February 23, 2023 Puerto Vallarta Articles, . Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. We're still in the hospital now, and I'm not sure when she'll be discharged.". We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. 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. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. Workers with the Puerto Vallarta water and sewage utility. Not only are their normal signs, but also plenty of signs to keep an eye on your pets. In the US you would never get the chance. Stopped laughing! They can't control creatures in the ocean. She only received medical attention four hours later, and when she arrived at the hospital, she was forced to pre-pay thousands of dollars before being helped. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. There are signs, (albeit in Spanish in a SPANISH SPEAKING country,) warning about crocs. The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. I Never leave the country without it. 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?! The incident happened while the teen was on a holiday at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa with her friends. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. "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 California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. 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. Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. 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. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta as the woman, Kiana Hummel, 18, and a friend went to the beach for a late-night dip. Insane. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. 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. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? "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. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. 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. Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one went swimming in the ocean at night and the other went in the water to help him. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. 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. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. but they say they saw it only afterwards anyway so they didn't see it any when it was lit by daylight. We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. 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. Stay connected with the latest travel, aviation, and credit card news. 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. 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. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. No ambulancia. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". 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. I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. I not only travel internationally a lot but am an underwater photographer which means I spend a lot of time in the water with sharks. Hopefully this American tourist has learned her lesson and will avail herself to PROPER Insurance coverage next time she leaves the country for vacation. First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. Not Marriotts fault. Night swimming in the ocean 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. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. Patti youre really striking out left and right here. 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 also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? How about some common sense. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. Have something to tell us about this article? The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. 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!!! If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. This is a perfect example of the need for emergency evacuation insurance with a medical benefit. Watch on. 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. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". I'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. Definitely not the hotel's fault. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. Before she could even get into the ocean, the crocodile emerged: After the attack, Hummel and the bystanders immediately requested an ambulance be called. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. Afraid of sharks? The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. 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 Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? Glad she is ok!! "It didn't want to give up. Been swimming with them for years. 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. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. 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. However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. Marriott has 0 responsibility. 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. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. Just for some perspective, the Marriot is relatively close to the Ameca River outlet and 2 km . Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! I don't. Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. 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. I'm glad she's ok. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. We are in a culture of doling out maximum sympathy; the victim NEVER has any responsibility. HUGE assumption on your part. 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. Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI), Another Year On The Executive Platinum Hamster Wheel. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. 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. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter 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. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. Helloooo!!! https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . 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. Yes, she face 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. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . Don't assume someone else will. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. 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. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. How would the Marriott have any responsibility here? I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. 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. The attacker fled. 911 works in PV and I think Crocodile attack, ambulance, Marriott Marina would cut through the language barrier. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. Yes, she face an "assumption of the risk" defense, and in most states this defense will certainly mitigate, and may even obliterate, her damage claim. I think it's on the hotel at the time of the incident to then assist the guest with emergency attention. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Not surprised. It took forever, she added, ABC7 reported. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. 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. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. Assuming she gets into an American court and the hotel's assumption the risk defense is unavailing, then she could collect some damages. 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. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. 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. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . Not a problem. It is still and independent country with its own language. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. 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