Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. Stupid people do stupid things. We're still in the hospital now, and I'm not sure when she'll be discharged.". We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. Do some research first and educate your children that the sea is not a pool. Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. The sign may have been mostly in spanish but i bet it had a picture of a crocodile that made it pretty clear. They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. That was just really bad., Meanwhile, bystander Sarah Laney, who heard Kianas screams, told the outlet: It was most definitely one of the craziest, scariest things Ive ever experienced. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. 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. 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! Bottom line. 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. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. I think it's on the hotel at the time of the incident to then assist the guest with emergency attention. 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. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. Perhaps she should not be hanging out on sand at night but I think most people would not be expecting a croc comes out of sea and drag someone into Pacific Ocean. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. and not lit up at night (!!!) Kiana Hummel, 18, was. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. Good luck suing for this in Mexico! Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. Hummel had been set to start her freshman year at California State University, Sacramento this fall. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. More. Which reminds me --- a friend who lives in Nuevo Vallarta told me in June that a crocodile was spotted lazing on the walking trail from north Nuevo to Bucerias while I was staying there and during the time I'd planned to walk that trail. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? And female. What a "croc" swimming that late at night. The croc or shark or any wildlife is just in addition to what I mentioned above, so people, don't go for a "swim" at night, its just plain dangerous. 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. ", 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. I laughed, thought it was to scare of boat thief. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. It makes me wonder how safe it is to swim there during the day Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. July 20, 2022, at 6:17 p.m. 2 American Tourists Injured in Crocodile Attack in Mexico. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. 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. 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. 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. 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 lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta from 1980-1988. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. "I don't think I would have gotten out" without them. We were throwing rocks. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. Hummel recalled how determined the creature was. 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. So it must be the Americans that brought them there. Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. 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 spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. 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. Typical American response - who can I blame and Sue for a complete act of nature. 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. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. February 23, 2023 Puerto Vallarta Articles, . That was just really bad.". She said she and her friends ran to help. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. 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. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta! Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. 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. Dumbest comment ever. There are signs, (albeit in Spanish in a SPANISH SPEAKING country,) warning about crocs. If I owned the hotel, I would close-off beach access and instead have the best hotel pool in Puerto Vallarta. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Other than that, she is really really lucky. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. 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 went into a state of shock. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. 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. That was really bad. Does Marriott have any responsibility here? She made a personal choice, now she is living with the consequences. How would the Marriott have any responsibility here? 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. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. Marriott has 0 responsibility. Personally I feel like Marriott has some responsibility here both for the lack of proper signage, and for how staff responded. It's an ocean. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). Insane. This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. American privilege means all signs must be in English. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. Are you trying to say that seeing as she is overweight it's her fault??? But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. 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. In the US you would never get the chance. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. 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.". They can't control creatures in the ocean. They think that Marriott should be held responsible, and state that Marriott hasnt even reached out to them, or tried to do anything to help them. 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. 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. Even if you don't understand Spanish, I feel like the pictures of crocodiles SHOULD seem obvious. 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. IE 11 is not supported. I'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. Not only are their normal signs, but also plenty of signs to keep an eye on your pets. It all depends on the facts. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. There is only one legal recourse and I doubt it will work. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel is from the Bay Area, and was recently vacationing with a friend at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. "We go on the trip to celebrate life, and then, the last day, this happens," she said. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! I do not know if they notified hotel staff. As for the girl, I wish her a speedy recovery. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. The . "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. 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. Who knows if the comments are accurate but some reviews on TripAdvisor provide information. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. 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. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. I Never leave the country without it. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. 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. They say it is small, mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. Given this resort is not in US, the best she can do to exact revenge is publicize it on tv (which she is doing) and write a nasty review on TripAdvisor. 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. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . What an idiot! 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