It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. 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. All Rights Reserved. People apparently did not play the video. Does Marriott have any responsibility here? I just remember saying please dont leave me, Hummel said, adding, And I didnt think I was going to come out that second time. It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. I definitely remember seeing the signs. The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. Also, you are expecting PV to be Norway ---- its not, its Mexico. Marriot needs to be responsible for what happened is lawyer speak for they need to cough up money for me and me new client. 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. A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile reportedly punched the animal in the head to get her sibling to . Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. 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. Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? The incident happened while the teen was on a holiday at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa with her friends. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. As others have noted, these things can happen when you go into the ocean, especially at night, but it's something thousands/millions of people do daily. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) I've noticed two safety signs, all of which are written in multiple languages. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. Hummel told ABC7 that they hadnt even entered the water when the crocodile emerged, grabbed her by the right leg, and pushed her into the water. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. 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. When you fly Delta to/from Japan is everything only in Japanese? 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 a perfect example of the need for emergency evacuation insurance with a medical benefit. 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. Or do you just like attacking people for no reason? So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. ", "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. 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. That she had to pay thousands of dollars? The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. Hummel remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo a second surgery this week. I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. 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. That's ALSO common sense 101. I just went into shock.. 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. 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. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. Thats what travel insurance is for. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. 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. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. Hummel, a recent Novato High School graduate, described the attack to ABC7 News from her hospital bed at Marin . Marriott has 0 responsibility. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. 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. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? 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. We'd get her a foot out of water, and then it would pull her back in," Laney said. 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. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. 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 why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. And my god, if you are going to be reckless, take out trip insurance. Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. It's a tragedy but no one is really to blame (except god, who likes to work miracles and challenge us at the same time?). The civil . Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. 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? I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. The American Crocodile is far less aggressive than the Nile or Australian crocs but, cmon, this was an Uber Eats delivery that the animal wasnt going to pass up. Good luck suing for this in Mexico! Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. July 28, 2021 Examined Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. 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 . Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. Alone. Saw one sunning on the rocks! "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. She gets an insider's tour of the best street food in Puerto Vallarta. 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. 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. 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'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 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. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. It is still and independent country with its own language. Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful, charming town of Puerto Vallarta. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. Crocodile scares group of tourists posing for photo. I was in hyde park in London once and all of a sudden I heard screaming. This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. Been swimming with them for years. Leer en Espaol. No ambulancia. See more about our ethics policies here. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. 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. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. I loved mexico because of the more laid back proceed at your own risk attitude. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! 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. Bottom line. THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. "It took them forever.". Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. There is just not enough people around to help you if you are drowning, unconscious, etc.. Also the visibility is so restricted that if you manage to yelp for help, they night not see you when scanning around. 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 [] Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). SO CRAZY! "It didn't want to give up. 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. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. More. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. World Wildlife Crocodile Nature Mexico. It's one thing if you've swam in some body of water you're familiar with and you "do it all the time" then sure I'd understand the lack of having your guard up. I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. I rarely expect everything in other non English speaking countries to be written just for me. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. 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. Don't assume someone else will. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. American privilege means all signs must be in English. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. Ever," Laney said. There is just not enough people around to help you if you are drowning, unconscious, etc.. Also the visibility is so restricted that if you manage to yelp for help, they night not see you when scanning around. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Candidate for a Darwin Award right there. 1/200. Had we not been there, I just don't know.". For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! I don't. . That being said, staff allegedly doing makeshift at best wound care and then not immediately calling an ambulance seems like aggravated negligence. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. It's a freak occurrence, move on. She said she had almost escaped when the crocodile grabbed onto her left ankle and dragged her back under. If you are going to swim at night in any area with large predators, just slather yourself in BBQ sauce and stand by. You sort out the rest later. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. 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. She. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. 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. But Hummel, Martinez and Laney believe not enough was done by the hotel to warn guests that a crocodile could be in the ocean. 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. The . So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. Afraid of sharks? This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. 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. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. This story about what happened at a hotel in Mexico is downright awful, though I suppose it could have ended worse. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! Therefor English would be expected. 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. Bora bora is more of my speed just black tip sharks that ignores human. You want to blame Marriott for that!! How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. pic.twitter.com/I0wlypqdmC. She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? It all depends on the facts. "She managed to survive with no missing toes, no missing limbs, no broken bones, just massive muscle and tendon damage," said Martinez, a medical assistant at UCSF Medical Center. Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. IE 11 is not supported. I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? Latest Headlines | Video shows shooting over stolen car | Vaccine clinic for Afghan refugees. Predators are more active at night as well. The nerve! We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. I mean, swimming at midnight is a normal thing? It's a tough situation, glad she's ok. 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. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. Sad. 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. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. 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. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. 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'm going to Marriot Vallarta in some weeks time and it's in the middle of a quite huge city. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? 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 do not know if they notified hotel staff. 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. It could go something like this Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. The sign was mostly in Spanish. Not a problem. Her and her mother cannot work to care for the wounds around the clock, and as we all know bills such as rent, car payments, food, out of pocket medical expenses will still be needed. If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. Give it up. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. American privilege means all signs must be in English. 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. I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. A Bay Area teenager is recovering in hospital after a dream vacation to Mexico turned into a nightmare when she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? 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. That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. A Tripadvisor reviewer gave . Not only are their normal signs, but also plenty of signs to keep an eye on your pets. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. Better to blame the others. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. 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. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. Who knows if the comments are accurate but some reviews on TripAdvisor provide information. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. 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. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. It must be something that has developed after I left Vallarta in July 1988! She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. [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. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. Swimming in the ocean at midnight alone. The woman's friend,. ", 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. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . Do some research first and educate your children that the sea is not a pool. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. She said she and her friends ran to help. (Source:. The girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. and not lit up at night (!!!) 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. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a. 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. 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