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. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. Before she could even get into the ocean, the crocodile emerged: After the attack, Hummel and the bystanders immediately requested an ambulance be called. 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. 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. 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. I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. Spent a week at Marina Puerto Vallarta, saw signs said beware of Crocodiles. but they say they saw it only afterwards anyway so they didn't see it any when it was lit by daylight. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. There are signs, (albeit in Spanish in a SPANISH SPEAKING country,) warning about crocs. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. 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 [] Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. Just got back from PVR last night. I Never leave the country without it. "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. 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. 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. MEXICO CITY (AP) Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort . 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. July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. The delay in calling an ambulance however is weird. 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. "It was really a tug-of-war. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. How about some common sense. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. 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 was in hyde park in London once and all of a sudden I heard screaming. She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. A saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. 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. 1. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. If you are going to swim at night in any area with large predators, just slather yourself in BBQ sauce and stand by. The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. 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. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. Following the incident, the hotel allegedly set up chains around the beach at night, so guests are warned of the risks of swimming. And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? And it's not like the hotel has only phone to call an ambulance, anyone can call. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. "After about 30 seconds of re-evaluating the situation, we all decided we needed to start throwing things at it. 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. Ever," Laney said. 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 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. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teen's rescue. 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. Jimmy Partington at Guadalupe and Rodney Fox in Australia. We were throwing rocks. SO CRAZY! SO CRAZY! She made a personal choice, now she is living with the consequences. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. You sort out the rest later. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta! 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. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. "biting her left angle" MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. We have a friend who use to love to take early morning walks on the beaches next to the Marina, but she stopped doing that because of the Crock danger even in the early morning hours. 2 Colorado tourists attacked by crocodile in Mexico | 9news.com. Im embarrassed for you. It took forever, she added, ABC7 reported. 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. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Hummel had extensive muscle and tissue damage down to the bone, but she did not lose any limbs and is currently unable to walk. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. I travel internationally quite often. Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! 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. You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. 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. 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. Leer en Espaol. The incident happened while the teen was on a holiday at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa with her friends. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. The sign was mostly in Spanish. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. Not a problem. 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 . We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. I see nothing wrong with this logic. HUGE assumption on your part. Afraid of sharks? A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? It's a great language. 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