What a "croc" swimming that late at night. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. It is is very inexpensive and is included with most travel insurance policies. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. Latest Headlines | Video shows shooting over stolen car | Vaccine clinic for Afghan refugees. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. I stayed at this hotel recently. I see nothing wrong with this logic. Bora bora is more of my speed just black tip sharks that ignores human. 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. You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. "It took them forever.". 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. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. The reforms would cut spending, First migrant caravan of the year left southern Mexico with a thousand people heading to the US, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) On Tuesday, February 28, the first migrant caravan of mostly Central Americans left the southern border of Mexico with approximately a thousand people heading to the United States, despite the new immigration restrictions applied in the country. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. 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. Stupid people do stupid things. 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. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. Have something to tell us about this article? 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. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. 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. Therefor English would be expected. A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile reportedly punched the animal in the head to get her sibling to . It's a great language. Other than that, she is really really lucky. 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. It's a freak occurrence, move on. 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 expect the callous commenters have done a number of ignorant things where they got lucky and didn't get harmed - but clearly do not engage in self-reflection. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. 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. She has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals since 2001. 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. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. A sign is no different than holding someone accountable for how they used an app because they didn't read the 99 page terms of agreement. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Hummel and Martinez hope by sharing this story it will serve as a warning to others. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. I went into a state of shock. Hummel recalled how determined the creature was. You sort out the rest later. And female. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. 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. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. She went swimming with crocodiles at midnight prime feeding time what does this dumbass expect? Migrants have only one goal in mind: to reach the United States and fight, The fresh ocean breeze and marijuana are the smells that define Puerto Vallarta. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel is from the Bay Area, and was recently vacationing with a friend at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. "biting her left angle" She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. The group was able to make the alligator drop Hummels leg and return it to safety, KFSN reported. 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. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. It wasn't letting go," Laney said. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. Not a problem. Been swimming with them for years. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. 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. That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. Helloooo!!! And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. I rarely expect everything in other non English speaking countries to be written just for me. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. 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. Really? Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. Guessing it got loose in the stables. February 23, 2023 Puerto Vallarta Articles, . 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. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? Don't assume someone else will. It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. You sort out the rest later. I can see how she may have an issue with the speed and the quality of medical help provided after the incident but that's about it. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. 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! 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. It could go something like this It all depends on the facts. When you fly Delta to/from Japan is everything only in Japanese? Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. 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. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. 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? Afraid of sharks? A 12-foot crocodile nearly killed a vacationing teacher in Mexico. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. And when sh** happens, the family will blame the hotel because they should build a higher wall. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. 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. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. ", "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. especially when you are on vacation. Not surprised. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". However, that smell is masked by the very distinctive smell of marijuana being smoked on the streets of Puerto Vallarta. Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. 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. Up Next in news Mysterious death of Texas firefighter in Mexico July 26, 2021 ", 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. 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. 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. We live in a time where we as individuals are never accountable for our acts. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. As for the girl, I wish her a speedy recovery. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? 911 works in PV and I think Crocodile attack, ambulance, Marriott Marina would cut through the language barrier. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. In fact, just returned from a couple of weeks on the Red Sea and Gulf of Arabia. They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. 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. Miraculously, she survived and didn't lose any limbs, although she does have extensive muscle and tissue damage all the way to the bones and is currently unable to walk. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. The company says "appropriate signage" was properly in place. I don't. Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? Stopped laughing! Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. You want to blame Marriott for that!! Or do you just like attacking people for no reason? To others Area close to a crocodile viewing spot a crocodile was on that beach an irresponsible Mexican operator franchisee. 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