You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. ", 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. July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. Definitely not the hotel's fault. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. I laughed, thought it was to scare of boat thief. I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? 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. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. MEXICO CITY (AP) Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort . And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. Kiana and Sarah said they learned that there was a warning of crocodiles at the beach, however, they said it was a small sign and written in Spanish. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. What do you make of this crocodile incident? I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. It's a great language. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. The delay in calling an ambulance however is weird. It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). 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. 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. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. A British woman who was saved by her twin sister when a crocodile attacked her now has sepsis from her wounds. 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. 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. 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. Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. It all depends on the facts. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. 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. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. American privilege means all signs must be in English. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. A teenager swimming in the ocean at midnight?! It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. I'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. 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. . Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. And my god, if you are going to be reckless, take out trip insurance. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. We live in a time where we as individuals are never accountable for our acts. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. 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. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. 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. 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. This is a perfect example of the need for emergency evacuation insurance with a medical benefit. 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. Westin Leipzig Accused Of Shocking Anti-Semitism, Ridiculous: This Marriott Hotel Charges Fee To Use Points (Update), Marriott Appoints Anthony Capuano As New CEO, Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners, She struck the crocodile until it released her right leg, She then tried to escape, but the crocodile struck again, biting her left ankle and forcing her underwater again (I cant even begin to imagine how terrifying this must have been, this is worse than any nightmare), Some bystanders heard Hummel scream, and ran to help; amazingly enough they managed to get the crocodile to let go of her, and they were able to bring her to safety (huge kudos to these brave people what a selfless act to help free someone from a crocodile), Crocodile attacks on the beach are rare, but this also isnt the first time something like this has happened; someone was similarly attacked in 2018 on the same beach, The frustration here stems from no real warning of the potential for crocodiles to be in the ocean; if Hummel really thought there could have been a crocodile in the ocean, she likely wouldnt have gone in. That being said, staff allegedly doing makeshift at best wound care and then not immediately calling an ambulance seems like aggravated negligence. Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) They said he took a picture of the crocodile. 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). Saw one sunning on the rocks! First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. Following the incident, the hotel allegedly set up chains around the beach at night, so guests are warned of the risks of swimming. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. 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. 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, who was attacke. Personally I feel like Marriott has some responsibility here both for the lack of proper signage, and for how staff responded. She gets an insider's tour of the best street food in Puerto Vallarta. Bottom line. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. That's ALSO common sense 101. 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. 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. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. 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. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. I visit this hotel frequently. Insane. She made a personal choice, now she is living with the consequences. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. 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. Watch on. It could go something like this You really filled in a lot of blanks in the story. Hummel had been set to start her freshman year at California State University, Sacramento this fall. 00:03 39:00. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. Better to blame the others. pic.twitter.com/I0wlypqdmC. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). The hotel doesn't own the ocean and unless they somehow forced her to do a night swim I don't see how they should he held liable for her getting attacked, this to me comes down to personal responsibility and common sense. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. I rarely expect everything in other non English speaking countries to be written just for me. 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. IMHO signs are plentiful. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. Even if you don't understand Spanish, I feel like the pictures of crocodiles SHOULD seem obvious. 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. 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. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. 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. Up Next in news Mysterious death of Texas firefighter in Mexico July 26, 2021 Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. I see nothing wrong with this logic. So it must be the Americans that brought them there. 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. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. Though crocodiles were spotted recently in Devi River, there are no recent news reports about a deceased woman in the jaws of a crocodile in Devi River. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. SO CRAZY! 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. 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. This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. It is is very inexpensive and is included with most travel insurance policies. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. 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. Marriott has 0 responsibility. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. I went into a state of shock. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. You can't just build a resort near the water (jellyfish, rip tides, sharks, etc.) 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 . 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. We also don't know if the girl did anything to instigate the croc. "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. There are signs, (albeit in Spanish in a SPANISH SPEAKING country,) warning about crocs. Just for some perspective, the Marriot is relatively close to the Ameca River outlet and 2 km . Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? 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. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? Im less concerned about the responsibility of Marriott in terms of warning about swimming; there are always risks associated with open water swimming. Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. July 28, 2021 Examined Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. Namely, taking a "midnight swin" in tropical waters. I just went into shock.". 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. 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. 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 Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. Fortunately, she managed to escape and made a full recovery. 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. And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. She. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. 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. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta! Glad she is ok!! And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. I'm glad she's ok. Rivers run into the Ocean, so it makes perfect sense that they'd also be in the ocean close to the shore. July 20, 2022, at 6:17 p.m. 2 American Tourists Injured in Crocodile Attack in Mexico. In June, two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a crocodile during a night swim. 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. 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. 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. 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