girl attacked by crocodile in puerto vallarta

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. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. That was just really bad., Meanwhile, bystander Sarah Laney, who heard Kianas screams, told the outlet: It was most definitely one of the craziest, scariest things Ive ever experienced. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido . @Patti: exactly. 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. "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. 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. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! 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. 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. 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. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. To be 100% safe, just stay in the beautiful pool areas that the hotels have, or take a boat tour for an incredible view of Bahia de Banderas and the beautiful nature that surrounds it..and keep your feet out of the water! "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. Last September, a 30-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten on. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) You just have no clue about anything you post. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. 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. I laughed, thought it was to scare of boat thief. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. That forced it to finally let go, and Hummel was taken away to safety. Nobody would stay there if there were signs all over warning of crocodiles. 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. I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. Aren't all of the signs in Miami only in Spanish too ? 1. 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. Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. There are signs, (albeit in Spanish in a SPANISH SPEAKING country,) warning about crocs. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) "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. Jimmy Partington at Guadalupe and Rodney Fox in Australia. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. The civil . I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. 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. They also said that the previous night, around 4:30 AM, one of men in their party was chased to the beach stairs by a crocodile (it is a narrow beach). Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. . Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! Insane. 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. 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 think it's on the hotel at the time of the incident to then assist the guest with emergency attention. I visit this hotel frequently. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. Predators are more active at night as well. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. Give it up. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. It was four or five times. I've noticed two safety signs, all of which are written in multiple languages. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. Do some research first and educate your children that the sea is not a pool. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. 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. I travel internationally quite often. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. 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. Laney's friend, Natalie, wrote a review of the hotel on Trip Advisor where she said: "I understand you don't want to 'scare' guests, but the following day, there should've been big YELLOW signs to warn of the attackmy group is TRAUMATIZED by this experience.". Hummel's mother, Ariana Martinez, learned of the attack over Facetime from her home. 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. . MEXICO CITY (AP) Two U.S. tourists were injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort . A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. The vacationing California 18-year-old. So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. She gets an insider's tour of the best street food in Puerto Vallarta. 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. 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. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. A Marriott spokesperson Kerstin Sachlhas confirmed the incident and told ABC7 News: 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. If a two year old child can get dragged into the water and killed at Walt Disney World in the middle of the day (of all places), then how does a relatively more mature young adult, with the benefits of education and some life experience, consider it any safer to go to the water at night when sharks and crocodilians are most active?! I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. 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. We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. 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. 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. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. "extensive muscle and never damage". It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. 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. 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. 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. Chrissie Watkins it toomuch??? "It was really a tug-of-war. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. I stayed at this hotel recently. 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. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. "biting her left angle" The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. 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. Theres also an English tourist police number. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. I visit this hotel frequently. Ever," Laney said. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. pic.twitter.com/I0wlypqdmC. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. What do you make of this crocodile incident? Afraid of sharks? Really surprised it was written by Lucky! It is still and independent country with its own language. Spent a week at Marina Puerto Vallarta, saw signs said beware of Crocodiles. If it's not facing right it's not Lacoste, therefore it's not a crocodile. Alone. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. 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. Could people start taking some personal responsibility for their actions? Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. "That call could have been a totally different call.". If I owned the hotel, I would close-off beach access and instead have the best hotel pool in Puerto Vallarta. The 12-foot reptile attacked. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. Therefor English would be expected. 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. The . Good luck suing for this in Mexico! 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. She got on the next flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. 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. A teenager swimming in the ocean at midnight?! I lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta from 1980-1988. It is still and independent country with its own language. Really? Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. 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. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. SO CRAZY! We'd get her a foot out of water, and then it would pull her back in," Laney said. A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. 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. Just got back from PVR last night. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. 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 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. You want to blame Marriott for that!! Also, I find it interesting from all the comments about "who goes swimming at midnight". We spoke to both Kiana and a bystander who witnessed the attack. This is unnerving. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel is from the Bay Area, and was recently vacationing with a friend at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. That being said, staff allegedly doing makeshift at best wound care and then not immediately calling an ambulance seems like aggravated negligence. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. Saw one sunning on the rocks! The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. 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. 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. 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. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). I just went into shock.". The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. Though crocodiles were spotted recently in Devi River, there are no recent news reports about a deceased woman in the jaws of a crocodile in Devi River. People apparently did not play the video. I'm glad she's ok. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. Does Marriott have any responsibility here? I do not know if they notified hotel staff. She and her friends ran to help. 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. Not surprised. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . Going into other creatures habitats, whether at noon or midnight, the person assumes some responsibility for the risk. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. The woman's friend,. 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. Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. In fact, just returned from a couple of weeks on the Red Sea and Gulf of Arabia. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. Dumbest comment ever. The sign was mostly in Spanish, in Mexico oh my god what an outrage. Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. 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. Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. 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. 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. 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. 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 [] 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. All Rights Reserved. and then not have emergency procedures in place for your guests. Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. Better to blame the others. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. Even if she gets into an American court, it would still apply Mexican tort law, not California law, since the accident occurred there. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. Comparing air travel, where English is the universal language of ATC and pilots to any other company is just laughable. Luckily for Marriott, Mexico's tort laws are nothing like America's, so I can't imagine any lawsuit succeeding (nor can I imagine any valid basis to bring in the US instead). But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. Its terrible that it happened but chill a little. 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. Glad she is ok!! A saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. People should learn Spanish. 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. Brains anyone? https://t.co/kWY5S6eOU4 pic.twitter.com/NkIWtQvymo. That was really bad. See more about our ethics policies here. 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. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". 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. Following the incident, the hotel allegedly set up chains around the beach at night, so guests are warned of the risks of swimming. Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). 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. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. 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. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. 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, 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. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. 1/200. 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 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. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. 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 Watch on. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. 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.

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