Brains anyone? That's ALSO common sense 101. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. Helloooo!!! I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. 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. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. 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 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. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. 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). Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. 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. A witness who heard the screams of 18-year-old Kiana Hummel as the Bay Area girl was being viciously attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at a Marriott resort in Mexico last week wrote a rather . They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. 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. , Laney said: It was definitely one of the craziest and scariest things Ive ever experienced Honestly, Ill never forget it when the crocodiles head came out above the water. Not surprised. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. It all depends on the facts. The sign was mostly in Spanish, in Mexico oh my god what an outrage. She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Dumbest comment ever. The 12-foot reptile attacked. 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. I just went into shock.. ", "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," she said in a statement. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. 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. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. As Hummel fought against. 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. First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. 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. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. Insane. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. Have something to tell us about this article? Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is still and independent country with its own language. THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. "After about 30 seconds of re-evaluating the situation, we all decided we needed to start throwing things at it. 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). This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. It is is very inexpensive and is included with most travel insurance policies. Patti youre really striking out left and right here. In fact, just returned from a couple of weeks on the Red Sea and Gulf of Arabia. Other than that, she is really really lucky. Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. Bottom line. 1. This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. "Obviously a big chunk (of skin) has been taken out. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. Watch on. Well considering every damn thing in the states is also in Spanish, I'd say reciprocal courtesy isn't too far out of the question. "biting her left angle" But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. Snakes come out at night as well ! 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 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. We live in a time where we as individuals are never accountable for our acts. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. 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. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. 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. There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. Alone. 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. 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. 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. That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. 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! 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. https://t.co/kWY5S6eOU4 pic.twitter.com/NkIWtQvymo. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. 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. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. 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. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, a Bay Area native, was reportedly about to go for a . I visit this hotel frequently. "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. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. Or do you just like attacking people for no reason? Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. What do you make of this crocodile incident? 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. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! 1/200. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. The delay in calling an ambulance however is weird. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though itll be a long journey to get to that point. Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. 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. [Kiana] has extensive muscle and tissue damage and needs a lot of medical attention, but with her wonderful mother and family by her side she will achieve this but it also comes with extra unforeseen costs to her and her family. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . 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. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". It could go something like this SO CRAZY! "extensive muscle and never damage". If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. . I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. 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. Thats what travel insurance is for. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. I laughed, thought it was to scare of boat thief. Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. 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. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. 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. 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. 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. Theres also an English tourist police number. It was four or five times. Hummel had been set to start her freshman year at California State University, Sacramento this fall. She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. 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. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. This is unnerving. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. It wasn't letting go," Laney said. Really? 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. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. 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. 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. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. 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. (Source:. 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. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. You just have no clue about anything you post. In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. Going into other creatures habitats, whether at noon or midnight, the person assumes some responsibility for the risk. She. I definitely remember seeing the signs. 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. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Don't assume someone else will. How would the Marriott have any responsibility here? The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. 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. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. 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. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. Hummel's mother, Ariana Martinez, learned of the attack over Facetime from her home. Kiana Hummel, 18, was. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. The comments on this page have not been provided, reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser, and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered. 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. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. 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. 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'm glad she's ok. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. 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 That makes no sense. Jesus Patti do you always go so far out of your way to act so woke? 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. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. 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. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. 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. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. The civil . The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. Night swimming in the ocean I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. 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. Wrong!! It's a freak occurrence, move on. TikTok "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time.. Stay connected with the latest travel, aviation, and credit card news. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. I travel internationally quite often. 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