Candidate for a Darwin Award right there. Marriott has 0 responsibility. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. 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 . Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. 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. 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. The "liability/risk management" calculation: attacks are rare (unheard of during the day), signs are posted, if a guest takes a reckless risk, most people will be sympathetic, but won't blame the resort. It seems like something along those lines should have been done all along. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. And my god, if you are going to be reckless, take out trip insurance. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. 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. The smell of the fresh ocean breeze with that hint of salt is one of the most recognizable and enjoyable smells for anyone seeking a beach vacation. 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. 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. Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. There is a protected crocodile habitat all around the area. 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. We'd get her a foot out of water, and then it would pull her back in," Laney said. 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. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. @Patti: exactly. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. Please stop. 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. Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. What an idiot! That she had to pay thousands of dollars? I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. Not a problem. 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. People apparently did not play the video. 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. 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. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. 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. 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. 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. 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. Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). 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. 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. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. 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. Other than that, she is really really lucky. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. 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 don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. I rarely expect everything in other non English speaking countries to be written just for me. Or do you just like attacking people for no reason? She got on the next flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. The incoming college freshman said that she's grateful not to have lost a limb and that she will eventually walk again, despite serious muscle and tendon injuries. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. What do you make of this crocodile incident? The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. 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. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. Snakes come out at night as well ! Hotel staff warned guests to avoid the water. I loved mexico because of the more laid back proceed at your own risk attitude. It took forever, she added, ABC7 reported. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. 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. Stayed at that hotel MANY times. Apparently she was with a friend and her friend couldn't save her. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. 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. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. 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. Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. First, as stated in the article Marriott is a US based company. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? A teenager swimming in the ocean at midnight?! Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. I was in Port Douglas a few years ago and a tourist woman got killed by a croc by jumping in the water at night the day before we got there. On July 18, Kiana Hummel of Northern California went for a late-night swim with a friend at the Marriott Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. 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. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. You sort out the rest later. Fortunately Hummel survived and didnt lose any limbs. I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? The vacationing California 18-year-old. I was in Puerto Vallarta for years and the river crocs were well known to hang out on the 6th green of the near by golf courseright on the river. See more about our ethics policies here. They can't control creatures in the ocean. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. After the attack, the Marriott Hotel in Puerto Vallarta installed chains along the beach. 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. Im less concerned about the responsibility of Marriott in terms of warning about swimming; there are always risks associated with open water swimming. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. It's a freak occurrence, move on. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido . Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. Im embarrassed for you. "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Afraid of sharks? For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". It is is very inexpensive and is included with most travel insurance policies. My Market Kitchen 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. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. Hummel's mother, Ariana Martinez, learned of the attack over Facetime from her home. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. 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. Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) Watch on. . And female. Im obviously no lawyer (and the fact that this took place in Mexico with an American hotel group only complicates it further), but I do have a few thoughts: I dont know where exactly fault lies here. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. 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