The nerve! This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. Leer en Espaol. 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. I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. There is only one legal recourse and I doubt it will work. 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. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. [Kiana] has extensive muscle and tissue damage and needs a lot of medical attention, but with her wonderful mother and family by her side she will achieve this but it also comes with extra unforeseen costs to her and her family. 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. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. They said they were not given a verbal warning and they only learned of the warning sign after the attack. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. No ambulancia. Before she could even get into the ocean, the crocodile emerged: After the attack, Hummel and the bystanders immediately requested an ambulance be called. 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. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. An 18-year-old said she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile (not the one pictured) at the hotel's private beach. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. If I owned the hotel, I would close-off beach access and instead have the best hotel pool in Puerto Vallarta. It is is very inexpensive and is included with most travel insurance policies. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. "It didn't want to give up. 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. She said she and her friends ran to help. Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? Therefor English would be expected. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. The Madness of Crowds. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. Made me laugh how dare in Mexico they dont Have English signs! I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. 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. Crocodile scares group of tourists posing for photo. Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. Snakes come out at night as well ! That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. 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. I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? Marriott didnt force her out there at night. "Until that moment, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought a crocodile was on that beach. How about some common sense. She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. 1/200. 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. Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. Her and her mother cannot work to care for the wounds around the clock, and as we all know bills such as rent, car payments, food, out of pocket medical expenses will still be needed. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. Whether or not there is an image accompanying the sign also matters. I was in hyde Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. Kiana Hummel, 18, was on the hotel beach at night in Puerto Vallarta when the creature surfaced and grabbed her. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? She. 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. Fortunately, she managed to escape and made a full recovery. Two tourists from Colorado were bitten by a crocodile at Puerto Vallarta in Mexico after one went for a late-night swim and the other tried to save him, authorities say. She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. So, if you want to sue someone, sue the federal government, not even the PV municipality. 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. I did not see a picture of the crocodile. Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. Hummel and Martinez hope by sharing this story it will serve as a warning to others. 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. Even the local children sometimes swim in the rivers knowing this. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. 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. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. SO CRAZY! What an idiot! It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. No reason why it took 4 hours to get this poor young girl to the hospital!! She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. They can't control creatures in the ocean. 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. In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. 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. Marriott has 0 responsibility. 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. Well considering every damn thing in the states is also in Spanish, I'd say reciprocal courtesy isn't too far out of the question. You can't just build a resort near the water (jellyfish, rip tides, sharks, etc.) "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. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! It's an ocean. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. 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. There was no other mention of the potential risk of crocodiles. Have you seen the bill? I was in hyde park in London once and all of a sudden I heard screaming. July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. "It took them forever.". 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. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. Brains anyone? A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. 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