However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. Really, Marriott?! I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. Who knows if the comments are accurate but some reviews on TripAdvisor provide information. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teen's rescue. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, said it took 45 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. Hummel wants to major in kinesiology with hopes of becoming an occupational therapist someday, meaning these upcoming weeks in the hospital will amount to a measure of unwanted training. Hopefully this American tourist has learned her lesson and will avail herself to PROPER Insurance coverage next time she leaves the country for vacation. They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. 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. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Maybe its a regional thing but I know a whole lot of people who goes moonlight swimming for decades now. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. You sort out the rest later. The Madness of Crowds. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. That's when a massive crocodile grabbed her right leg and tried pulling her to deeper water, reports NBC-News. 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. A teenager Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). And my god, if you are going to be reckless, take out trip insurance. I have lived and worked in multiple countries for more than 41 years and visited quite a few countries just for fun and Puerto Vallarta is definitely high on my list. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. Great idk, maybe because %99 of the people staying at the resort are American? "It was really a tug-of-war. I went into a state of shock. In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. Around 800 miles southeast along the pacific coast of Mexico, a crocodile attacked a 28-year-old British woman in June of last year, who was swimming in the Manialtepec lagoon outside of. 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. I don't think the hotel has any control of wild life so I think when we do things like this there's only some personal responsibility of the risks. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. They say it is small, mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. 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. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Leer en Espaol. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. 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. 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. Better to blame the others. "We go on the trip to celebrate life, and then, the last day, this happens," she said. 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. Just so you all know, beaches in Mexico are federal property, this means no hotel, condominium, house or the like own the beach. "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. And why should she be expecting a croc in the ocean? 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. Unlike the JW Marriott Los Cabos, which is not managed by Marriott. 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. Good luck suing for this in Mexico! The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. @Patti: exactly. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. Therefor English would be expected. Not a problem. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. A California teenager on vacation in Mexico is in the hospital after being attacked by a crocodile earlier this month. Colorado tourists are brutally attacked by saltwater crocodile after one of them went swimming in the ocean at $4k-a-night Mexican hotel in popular resort Puerto Vallarta Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? 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. "I just remember saying, 'Please don't leave me,'" Hummel recalled. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. I just went into shock.. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. 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. We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. I rarely expect everything in other non English speaking countries to be written just for me. Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. HUGE assumption on your part. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta! Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. Insane. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. We also don't know if the girl did anything to instigate the croc. I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. Marriott has 0 responsibility. The girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. Aren't all of the signs in Miami only in Spanish too ? I live very close to Cape Cod which is the Great White capital from June-October due to several factors, a primary one being the seals they feast on. I was often water treading for hours! I'm glad she's ok. 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. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. In June, two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a crocodile during a night swim. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. 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. 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. 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 . If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. I live very close to Cape Cod which is the Great White capital from June-October due to several factors, a primary one being the seals they feast on. She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile reportedly punched the animal in the head to get her sibling to . Before she could even get into the ocean, the crocodile emerged: After the attack, Hummel and the bystanders immediately requested an ambulance be called. I mean, swimming at midnight is a normal thing? Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. 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. "extensive muscle and never damage". 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. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! 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 . A hospital trip there can be pricey. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. 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!!! 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. It is is very inexpensive and is included with most travel insurance policies. Just got back from PVR last night. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. Hummel, a recent Novato High School graduate, described the attack to ABC7 News from her hospital bed at Marin . 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. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? 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. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. 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. 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 getting attacked, this to me comes down to personal responsibility and common sense. 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. 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. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) 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. She. July 28, 2021 Examined In the US you would never get the chance. That's ALSO common sense 101. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. 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. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. RELATED: Crocodile scares group of tourists posing for photo, "It was most definitely one of the craziest, scariest things I've ever experienced," Laney said. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. Give it up. More. Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. 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. . This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. 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. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. 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. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. My Market Kitchen Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. 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. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. The sign may have been mostly in spanish but i bet it had a picture of a crocodile that made it pretty clear. I travel internationally quite often. 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. The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. "biting her left angle" People should learn Spanish. "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. It could go something like this Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. 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. "Obviously a big chunk (of skin) has been taken out. That was really bad. Typical American response - who can I blame and Sue for a complete act of nature. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. Alone. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. You can't just build a resort near the water (jellyfish, rip tides, sharks, etc.) Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. MEXICO CITY (AP) Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort . I visit this hotel frequently. The civil . I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. 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. (Source:. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. 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. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. 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. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Are you trying to say that seeing as she is overweight it's her fault??? So it must be the Americans that brought them there. Bottom line. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido . The nerve! Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. 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?). 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