The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. 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. 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. 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. 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. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. Been swimming with them for years. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. 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. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. 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. Hotel: Ahh, the guest said Si. The 12-foot reptile attacked. I Never leave the country without it. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. 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. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. 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. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. She said that she repeatedly hit the crocodile as hard as she could while being dragged underwater. I stayed at this hotel recently. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? Patti youre really striking out left and right here. "It took them forever.". She said she and her friends ran to help. She and her friends ran to help. 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. I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. I just went into shock.. I have been in Puerto Vallarta before. I had a little watersport business on the beach, renting out Jet skis, peddle boats and windsurfers. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. More. Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful, charming town of Puerto Vallarta. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. I also wonder how dangerous it is to swim during day? Bora bora is more of my speed just black tip sharks that ignores human. Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. In a statement, Marriott spokesperson Kerstin Sachl confirmed the crocodile attack and said, "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. I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". 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. Please stop. 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. Fortunately Hummel survived and didnt lose any limbs. But Hummel, Martinez and Laney believe not enough was done by the hotel to warn guests that a crocodile could be in the ocean. Insane. Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodiles head came above water. 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. World Wildlife Crocodile Nature Mexico. This is unnerving. The nerve! 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 Anyway, looking forward to staying here in October, but not going to tell the wife about this until were there. Hummel's friend and four good Samaritans fought the reptile to a draw before a hotel employee, armed with a hunk of wood, struck the crocodile. A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile reportedly punched the animal in the head to get her sibling to . I agree with James here that any alleged delay in calling an ambulance is troubling as an artery could have bled out, etc. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. Marriott has 0 responsibility. See more about our ethics policies here. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. 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 heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. 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). We were throwing rocks. The sign was mostly in Spanish, in Mexico oh my god what an outrage. 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. You want to blame Marriott for that!! We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. 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. This comment can only come from an American wherever I go all signs should be in my language. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. A teenager from California was attacked and dragged underwater by the huge animal while vacationing at the resort, ending up in hospital after fighting it off. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. She. . You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. Hotel: Are you ok without any medical attention? Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta! Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. I went into a state of shock. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. 00:03 39:00. She. 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. I'm glad she's ok. There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. 1. 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 getting attacked, this to me comes down to personal responsibility and common sense. 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. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. 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. 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. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. WHO THE HELL GOES INTO THE BEACH LATE AT NIGHT?? Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. A teenager Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) Why is the default reaction to assign blame? What do you make of this crocodile incident? A video was captured by a women walking her dog. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. 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