With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. 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 am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. 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. And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. Not Marriotts fault. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. I just remember saying please dont leave me, Hummel said, adding, And I didnt think I was going to come out that second time. 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. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. @Patti: exactly. 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). The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. It took forever, she added, ABC7 reported. Candidate for a Darwin Award right there. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. You just have no clue about anything you post. 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 understand the company wants to be careful with how it phrases things for legal reasons, but thats one of the most callous statements Ive ever seen from a company for an incident like this. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. February 23, 2023 Puerto Vallarta Articles, . 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter 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 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. There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful, charming town of Puerto Vallarta. I went into a state of shock. "It didn't want to give 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. 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. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to 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. July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. That's ALSO common sense 101. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. She and her friends ran to help. I'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. What a "croc" swimming that late at night. Im embarrassed for you. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). Apparently she was with a friend and her friend couldn't save her. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". 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 00:03 39:00. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. Nobody would stay there if there were signs all over warning of crocodiles. It wasn't letting go," Laney said. And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. 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). 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. SO CRAZY! Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. 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. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. 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 Never leave the country without it. The . Been swimming with them for years. I just went into shock.. I laughed, thought it was to scare of boat thief. Swimming in any ocean at night is dangerous (as others pointed out) and blaming the hotel for a wild animal attack in the wild environment (the ocean) is just strange. 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. The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. She is also starting her first semester in college and will need a lot of assistance., In other news, Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes. "We were throwing shoes. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". I was often water treading for hours! Does Marriott have any responsibility here? Why is the default reaction to assign blame? 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. How about some common sense. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. 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. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. What do you make of this crocodile incident? 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 hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. Hotel: Ahh, the guest said Si. 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. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. "We go on the trip to celebrate life, and then, the last day, this happens," she said. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. In June, two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a crocodile during a night swim. 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. More. 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. You sort out the rest later. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. 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? It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. 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. Just for some perspective, the Marriot is relatively close to the Ameca River outlet and 2 km . 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 travel internationally quite often. We're still in the hospital now, and I'm not sure when she'll be discharged.". 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. Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. 1/200. It is still and independent country with its own language. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. She got on the next flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. 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. Not a problem. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. It was the ABC network that announced that the victim was identified as Kiana Hummel, who reported that the attack took place at midnight while she was [] It is a wonderful bay with gorgeous sandy beaches all around! The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. 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. but they say they saw it only afterwards anyway so they didn't see it any when it was lit by daylight. 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.". After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. My Market Kitchen For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Going into other creatures habitats, whether at noon or midnight, the person assumes some responsibility for the risk. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. 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 forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. This is unnerving. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. Alone. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. 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. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. I just went into shock.". A teenager swimming in the ocean at midnight?! She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. I visit this hotel frequently. 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. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . 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. There is a protected crocodile habitat all around the area. Hummel had been set to start her freshman year at California State University, Sacramento this fall. However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. 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. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. Had we not been there, I just don't know.". Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) 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. 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. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. . 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. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? 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. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. 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. https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . 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. "It took them forever.". As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. Other than that, she is really really lucky. 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. I have lived and worked in multiple countries for more than 41 years and visited quite a few countries just for fun and Puerto Vallarta is definitely high on my list. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Hummel's mother, Ariana Martinez, learned of the attack over Facetime from her home. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. 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. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. 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. Fortunately, she managed to escape and made a full recovery. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. According to Jalisco state emergency officials, one of the men was . 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. Insane. Glad she is ok!! Sad. "It was really a tug-of-war. Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. Snakes come out at night as well ! Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? 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. She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. 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. I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. 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 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. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. 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. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. 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. Insane. The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. 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. Therefor English would be expected. There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. Or do you just like attacking people for no reason? If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. especially when you are on vacation. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. 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. World Wildlife Crocodile Nature Mexico. 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. 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 . 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 California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. Just got back from PVR last night. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta! And female. 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