Just got back from PVR last night. The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. 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. They say they only learned later that there is one small warning sign, but it's mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. "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. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. That she had to pay thousands of dollars? (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. You want to blame Marriott for that!! A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. Spent a week at Marina Puerto Vallarta, saw signs said beware of Crocodiles. Fortunately, she managed to escape and made a full recovery. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. 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. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. 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, who was attacke. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. On Thursday, March 9th at 4 pm, Enrique, Mexicos President: There is more democracy in Mexico than could exist in the United States, MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicos president said Tuesday his country is more democratic than the United States. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. 2 Colorado tourists attacked by crocodile in Mexico | 9news.com. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. 1. "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. Just for some perspective, the Marriot is relatively close to the Ameca River outlet and 2 km . 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 f***ed you can go bankrupt). I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. People should learn Spanish. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. Stay connected with the latest travel, aviation, and credit card news. Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. 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. 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. Dumbest comment ever. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. It is is very inexpensive and is included with most travel insurance policies. In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. You can easily spot them even on the Marina Golf Course and some golfers even get close to them to check them out Not surprised. This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. "I don't think I would have gotten out" without them. 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. 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. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. American privilege means all signs must be in English. Please stop. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. Who knows if the comments are accurate but some reviews on TripAdvisor provide information. 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. I heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. 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. 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. A California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. I visit this hotel frequently. Kiana Hummel, who lives in California's Bay Area, said she and a friend decided to go for a late-night swim when the croc jumped out of the water and grabbed her right leg. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. 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. Great idk, maybe because %99 of the people staying at the resort are American? In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. HUGE assumption on your part. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. 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. I visit this hotel frequently. Bay Area girl attacked at Marriott. 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. Jimmy Partington at Guadalupe and Rodney Fox in Australia. 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. For those wondering how a crocodile could get into the ocean, theres a river leading into the ocean from near the hotel, and even a crocodile viewing area of sorts not far away. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. 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. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. She made a personal choice, now she is living with the consequences. I've noticed two safety signs, all of which are written in multiple languages. See more about our ethics policies here. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! 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. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. 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. Marriott has 0 responsibility. While going for a late-night swim in Puerto Vallarta, it didn't take long for Kiana Hummel to encounter trouble in the form of a 12-foot crocodile. I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. Saw one sunning on the rocks! She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. 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. The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. Afraid of sharks? Im embarrassed for you. 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. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. 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. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. Kiana Hummel and a friend went for a late-night swim at a beach when a large crocodile bit her right leg and dragged her into the water, Mexico News Daily previously reported. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. 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. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. In fact, just returned from a couple of weeks on the Red Sea and Gulf of Arabia. The vacationing California 18-year-old. Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. How about some common sense. Kiana Hummel, 18, while on vacation at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, had opted for a night swim with her friend, but were ambushed by a crocodile before they reached the water. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! 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. Aren't all of the signs in Miami only in Spanish too ? Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. Most attacks occur near or in the water. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. Namely, taking a "midnight swin" in tropical waters. 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. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. 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 encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. Up Next in news Mysterious death of Texas firefighter in Mexico July 26, 2021 A Tripadvisor reviewer gave . Who in their right freaking mind goes swimming at midnight!!! She has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals since 2001. We also don't know if the girl did anything to instigate the croc. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. 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 Heres a Good Morning America interview with Hummel: Teen details crocodile attack at Mexico beach resort and how she survived being dragged underwater. 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. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? She. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? The woman's friend,. but they say they saw it only afterwards anyway so they didn't see it any when it was lit by daylight. Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. Personally I feel like Marriott has some responsibility here both for the lack of proper signage, and for how staff responded. 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. It's an ocean. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? Kiana Hummel, 18, was. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. In June, two British sisters vacationing in Oaxaca were also attacked by a crocodile during a night swim. 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. Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI), Another Year On The Executive Platinum Hamster Wheel. 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. 1/200. Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. 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. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. 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. 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! Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. SO CRAZY! "extensive muscle and never damage". I'm glad she's ok. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. It is irrefutable. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. Patti youre really striking out left and right here. I travel internationally quite often. Leer en Espaol. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. The Madness of Crowds. My Market Kitchen I did not see a picture of the crocodile. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? And when sh** happens, the family will blame the hotel because they should build a higher wall. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. July 28, 2021 Examined Not Marriotts fault. As Hummel fought against. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. 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. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. "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. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. 00:03 39:00. In the US you would never get the chance. 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. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. Nature is typically always trying to kill you. 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. Jesus Patti do you always go so far out of your way to act so woke? and not lit up at night (!!!) 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. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. Had we not been there, I just don't know.". Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, said it took 45 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. 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. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. 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. "That call could have been a totally different call.". Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. Definitely not the hotel's fault. 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. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. While we do try to list all the best miles and points deals, the site does not include all card companies or credit card offers available in the marketplace. 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. 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 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. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. Theres also an English tourist police number. 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. Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . Don't assume someone else will. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". They can't control creatures in the ocean. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. and not closing the beach at night (how would that even work? Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. 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. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! This is unnerving. A saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". They said he took a picture of the crocodile. 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 Glad to hear she's OK, but swimming in the ocean at night by yourself is incredibly risky for a number of reasons including having your chances of getting bit by a shark or in this case a croc increased as they are more active during this time. . "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. Better to blame the others. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? 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. 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