I visit this hotel frequently. The 12-foot reptile attacked. Migrants have only one goal in mind: to reach the United States and fight, The fresh ocean breeze and marijuana are the smells that define Puerto Vallarta. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. I lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta from 1980-1988. Insane. 1. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. 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. Hummel's friend and four good Samaritans fought the reptile to a draw before a hotel employee, armed with a hunk of wood, struck the crocodile. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. 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. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. The girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. There are many things that can happen when you swim in the ocean- anywhere, particularly late at night, in a foreign country. I just remember saying please dont leave me, Hummel said, adding, And I didnt think I was going to come out that second time. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . We were throwing rocks. I was in hyde Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. Dumbest comment ever. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. 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. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? So it must be the Americans that brought them there. Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? Up Next in news Mysterious death of Texas firefighter in Mexico July 26, 2021 The civil . 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. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. 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. Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. "Obviously a big chunk (of skin) has been taken out. That's ALSO common sense 101. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. 00:03 39:00. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. 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. 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! Going into other creatures habitats, whether at noon or midnight, the person assumes some responsibility for the risk. Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. Ever," Laney said. 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. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. "That call could have been a totally different call.". 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. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. 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 . and not lit up at night (!!!) 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. Been swimming with them for years. They say it is small, mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. Im on the phone with her, she screams, Get me an ambulance, bring me an ambulance to the hospital, said Ariana Martnez, who found out about the attack on her daughter on Facetime. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. As Hummel fought against. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). There are signs, (albeit in Spanish in a SPANISH SPEAKING country,) warning about crocs. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. 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. A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. 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. especially when you are on vacation. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. 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. 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. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. 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 it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. Really, Marriott?! Sad. 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. You sort out the rest later. 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 . A hospital trip there can be pricey. Rivers run into the Ocean, so it makes perfect sense that they'd also be in the ocean close to the shore. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. Watch on. 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. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. Hotel: Ahh, the guest said Si. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. 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. The sign was mostly in Spanish. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. Just got back from PVR last night. Just so you all know, beaches in Mexico are federal property, this means no hotel, condominium, house or the like own the beach. 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 think the real issue is why does the hotel (or any hotel) have a beach in an area documented to have crocodiles or alligators? T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. I think it's on the hotel at the time of the incident to then assist the guest with emergency attention. , 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. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. 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. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. It is still and independent country with its own language. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. Please stop. 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. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. "I'm on the phone with her, she's yelling, 'Get me an ambulance, get me an ambulance to the hospital,'" Martinez recalled of her daughter. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. 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. SO CRAZY! I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Presumably the hotel knew that this risk existed (even if these kinds of attacks are rare), and it seems like more should have done than just having a lit-up sign that no one would read in the dark. 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. 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 [] Charlie Buhl, a 12-year-old boy from Philadelphia, was attacked by a crocodile while vacationing with his family at Mexico's Club Med Cancun resort in June. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! Apparently she was with a friend and her friend couldn't save her. 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! Wrong!! However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. 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 I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. It is still and independent country with its own language. I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. People should learn Spanish. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. The incident happened while the teen was on a holiday at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa with her friends. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. 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. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Latest Headlines | Video shows shooting over stolen car | Vaccine clinic for Afghan refugees. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. 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. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. A witness, Sarah Laney, 34, a high school teacher from St. Louis, was with friends when she heard Hummel's screams and rushed to the beach to find Hummel's friend desperately trying to pull her to safety. This is unnerving. Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. 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 Darwinism seems to be failing these days. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. 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. 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. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. The "liability/risk management" calculation: attacks are rare (unheard of during the day), signs are posted, if a guest takes a reckless risk, most people will be sympathetic, but won't blame the resort. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Insane. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! [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. But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! I went into a state of shock. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. Given there are fairly decent size signs on the beach, the only complaint she can lodge towards the hotel is delay of calling an ambulance. The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. I was often water treading for hours! "We go on the trip to celebrate life, and then, the last day, this happens," she said. However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. My Market Kitchen I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. 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. 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. It took forever, she added, ABC7 reported. She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. 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. 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