The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. 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. American privilege means all signs must be in English. Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. How about some common sense. pic.twitter.com/I0wlypqdmC. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, from Berkshire, had been swimming in the lagoon, about 10 miles from Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, on the south-east coast of the country, when Melissa was attacked.. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . 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. It could go something like this Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. 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. The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. The sign was mostly in Spanish. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. Afraid of sharks? I'm glad she's ok. In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. I just went into shock.". A British woman who was saved by her twin sister when a crocodile attacked her now has sepsis from her wounds. There is a protected crocodile habitat all around the area. One sign that can't be seen at night isn't appropriate especially when who has a reasonable expectation that an alligator isn't going to That makes no sense. Been swimming with them for years. Most attacks occur near or in the water. I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. Always take care of yourself. Sad. You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. 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. 00:03 39:00. I dont have a lot of sympathy for people who make risky choices. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! Nobody would stay there if there were signs all over warning of crocodiles. 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. 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. Just got back from PVR last night. Not surprised. July 28, 2021 Examined 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. A hospital trip there can be pricey. Swimming in the ocean at midnight alone. A witness who heard the screams of 18-year-old Kiana Hummel as the Bay Area girl was being viciously attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at a Marriott resort in Mexico last week wrote a rather . Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. If the daftie didn't know that, then maybe they should have read more books. July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. We'd get her a foot out of water, and then it would pull her back in," Laney said. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. The vacationing California 18-year-old. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. 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. Its the sharks house, and I more or less refuse to go in it (as much as Ford makes fun of me for it). Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! You sort out the rest later. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. It's a great language. 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. A hole dug deeper than two feet will most likely result in finding a snake pit below the sand. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. I see your point, but logic also suggests that any signage would reflect the most commonly spoken languages among their clientele. All Rights Reserved. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot. She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. Hummel recalled how determined the creature was. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. 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. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". Leer en Espaol. I definitely remember seeing the signs. I see nothing wrong with this logic. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. Its claimed that the hotel staff initially didnt want to call an ambulance. Kiana Hummel was attacked by a crocodile as she and a friend went on a nighttime swim in the ocean while vacationing in Mexico. The author of this story is overly sympathetic to the girl. The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. Stupid people do stupid things. That's when a massive crocodile grabbed her right leg and tried pulling her to deeper water, reports NBC-News. Give it up. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. People apparently did not play the video. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teen's rescue. I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. "She managed to survive with no missing toes, no missing limbs, no broken bones, just massive muscle and tendon damage," said Martinez, a medical assistant at UCSF Medical Center. If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? 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. Workers with the Puerto Vallarta water and sewage utility. See more about our ethics policies here. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. 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. 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 . Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. We also gave windsurf classes on the beach first and then continued providing instructions in the ocean. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. 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. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. ", 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. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. We're still in the hospital now, and I'm not sure when she'll be discharged.". The civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco said Wednesday the first American suffered bites to his legs, arm, abdomen, and chest. What do you make of this crocodile incident? I do not know if they notified hotel staff. In the US you would never get the chance. 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. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. How many people have found themselves walking along somewhere at night while on vacation when they would never do the same at home. 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. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. I am glad she is OK, but she still deserves to face consequences of her own negligence. 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. 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. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! "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. 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?! That's ALSO common sense 101. 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 some research first and educate your children that the sea is not a pool. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. Helloooo!!! A video was captured by a women walking her dog. "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. The 12-foot reptile attacked. 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! Hopefully this American tourist has learned her lesson and will avail herself to PROPER Insurance coverage next time she leaves the country for vacation. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. 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. She said she had almost escaped when the crocodile grabbed onto her left ankle and dragged her back under. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. 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. Since I was 4 years old I knew swimming in an ocean at dark is asking for trouble! I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. 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. 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. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. Patti youre really striking out left and right here. "I can't stop thinking about it. The girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. We spoke to both Kiana and a bystander who witnessed the attack. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra. The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta as the woman, Kiana Hummel, 18, and a friend went to the beach for a late-night dip. Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful, charming town of Puerto Vallarta. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. So, Marriott may not be dealing with an irresponsible Mexican operator or franchisee here. I can't recall if the signs were bilingual or not, but they had large images of a crocodile on them. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. 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. Really, Marriott?! The sign was mostly in Spanish, in Mexico oh my god what an outrage. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. Great idk, maybe because %99 of the people staying at the resort are American? Marriott has 0 responsibility. 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