Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. Assuming she gets into an American court and the hotel's assumption the risk defense is unavailing, then she could collect some damages. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. Then again that's why I'm so pessimistic, I know that most companies, corporate and otherwise, don't REALLY care that much about the people they're serving when sh** gets real. I was often water treading for hours! It wasn't letting go," Laney said. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. So it must be the Americans that brought them there. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. There is a protected crocodile habitat all around the area. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? This is a perfect example of the need for emergency evacuation insurance with a medical benefit. Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. Wrong!! Hummel and Martinez hope by sharing this story it will serve as a warning to others. It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). Afraid of sharks? Alone. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. 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. Candidate for a Darwin Award right there. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. Not surprised. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, from Berkshire, had been swimming in the lagoon, about 10 miles from Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, on the south-east coast of the country, when Melissa was attacked.. Helloooo!!! Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI), Another Year On The Executive Platinum Hamster Wheel. 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. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. 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. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? Saw one sunning on the rocks! A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. 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. She made a personal choice, now she is living with the consequences. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. Been swimming with them for years. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. 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. During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. I went into a state of shock. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. Kiana Hummel, 18, was. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. It is still and independent country with its own language. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. MARIN COUNTY, California -- What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway before starting college this fall turned into a real life nightmare for California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, who was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing in Mexico with a friend earlier this month. There was indeed a small sign on the beach warning of crocodiles (and other things), but it wasnt lit up at night, and was mostly in Spanish. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! Stopped laughing! President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obradors testy comments came after U.S. officials took note of heated public debate in Mexico over Lpez Obradors recently approved electoral reforms, which critics allege could weaken Mexicos democracy. Jami Tarris/Getty Images. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. especially when you are on vacation. 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. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. 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. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. A teenager Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. 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 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. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? 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 had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. 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. 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. I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. 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. @Patti: exactly. 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. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Up Next in news Mysterious death of Texas firefighter in Mexico July 26, 2021 Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. In a statement, Marriott spokesperson Kerstin Sachl confirmed the crocodile attack and said, "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. There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. The events occurred shortly after 10:00 am on Thursday, at the corner of Avenida de Los Grandes Lagos and Ro Papaloapan, in the residential area of Fluvial Vallarta, about 100 meters, Singing Sensation, Enrique de Allende scheduled to perform at Incanto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) Mexican singing sensation, Enrique de Allende will offer 2 concerts in early March at Incanto Vallarta. Furthermore, a huge number of American tourists travel to PVR, so I can't imagine all of their signage (safety or otherwise) is written in Spanish. The nerve! 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 lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. Always take care of yourself. You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. There is only one legal recourse and I doubt it will work. "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. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. For those who make the argument that a single Spanish-only sign is appropriate, I suggest you go to trip advisor and review the photos of the property. That's ALSO common sense 101. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. The 12-foot reptile attacked. 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. You really filled in a lot of blanks in the story. Before she could even get into the ocean, the crocodile emerged: After the attack, Hummel and the bystanders immediately requested an ambulance be called. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. ", 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. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. Stupid people do stupid things. That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. I visit this hotel frequently. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. More. 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. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. Fortunately Hummel survived and didnt lose any limbs. Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. 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. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. A Marriott spokesperson Kerstin Sachlhas confirmed the incident and told ABC7 News: 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. This is unnerving. 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've never been to Marriott PVR, but I don't think it's unreasonable for this safety sign to be written in the same languages used throughout the property P.S. Fortunately, she managed to escape and made a full recovery. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. 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. That she had to pay thousands of dollars? The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Kiana Hummel, 18, (right) was supposed to have a fun getaway in Mexico before college, but the trip turned into a real life nightmare when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. 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 agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Most attacks occur near or in the water. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. Does Marriott have any responsibility here? I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. 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. Not only are their normal signs, but also plenty of signs to keep an eye on your pets. Im less concerned about the responsibility of Marriott in terms of warning about swimming; there are always risks associated with open water swimming. 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. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. It was four or five times. 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. Please stop. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Insane. Marriott has 0 responsibility. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. and not lit up at night (!!!) Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. Have you seen the bill? Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. Aren't all of the signs in Miami only in Spanish too ? Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? 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. ", "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. It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. 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. In June, two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a crocodile during a night swim. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. 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. 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. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! 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. A saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. SO CRAZY! Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. No ambulancia. "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. pic.twitter.com/I0wlypqdmC. 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. Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. 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. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. I stayed at this hotel recently. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. 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. Therefor English would be expected. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Nobody would stay there if there were signs all over warning of crocodiles. Darwinism seems to be failing these days. Marriott suggests that guests should be vigilant for their safety, though what exactly does that look like when the beach is open at night with no lighting, and a crocodile emerges from the ocean and attacks you. Im embarrassed for you. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. "I don't think I would have gotten out" without them. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. 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. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . Don't assume someone else will. 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. Hummel had been set to start her freshman year at California State University, Sacramento this fall. The sign was mostly in Spanish. It's a great language. I could be wrong, but I believe Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. 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