I was in hyde park in London once and all of a sudden I heard screaming. , Laney said: It was definitely one of the craziest and scariest things Ive ever experienced Honestly, Ill never forget it when the crocodiles head came out above the water. 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. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. I see nothing wrong with this logic. There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. 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. A crocodile attacked and killed a woman on 21 June 2021 when she was allegedly washing her clothes on the shore of Laguna del Carpintero Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Maybe the hotel is posting scam reviews since some of the ones that appear suspicious take the hotel's side. 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, who was attacke. The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. especially when you are on vacation. The woman's friend,. The 12-foot reptile attacked. "It didn't want to give up. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Ever," Laney said. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . [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. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. 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 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. I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. Anti-Vaxx, Anti-Mask, Night swim where signs have "pictures". A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. Are you trying to say that seeing as she is overweight it's her fault??? She and her friends ran to help. 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. They say it is small, mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Kiana Hummel, 18, was. Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. 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. 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. Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. I'm glad she's ok. She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. But Hummel, Martinez and Laney believe not enough was done by the hotel to warn guests that a crocodile could be in the ocean. You want to blame Marriott for that!! Have something to tell us about this article? El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. Walking past the signs (that she was too stupid to try and read) and offering herself up as dinner to the crocodiles. (Source:. Melissa Laurie, 28, is in an induced coma in a Mexican hospital after . American privilege means all signs must be in English. While going for a late-night swim in Puerto Vallarta, it didn't take long for Kiana Hummel to encounter trouble in the form of a 12-foot crocodile. That was just really bad.". If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? It's a freak occurrence, move on. 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. "extensive muscle and never damage". Multiple hotels share same beach on both sides. It is irrefutable. Saw one sunning on the rocks! It took forever, she added, ABC7 reported. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. 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. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful, charming town of Puerto Vallarta. 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. 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. @Patti: exactly. People apparently did not play the video. "I can't stop thinking about it. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. Predators are more active at night as well. She wasn't traipsing through the everglades. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. Night swimming in the ocean But since the sign is in Spanish not French, I'd say it's definitely not Lacoste! I'm in the process of investigating at least one report from another witness that contradicts (apparently) the length of time the ambulance took. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. The Madness of Crowds. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. Glad she is ok!! "That call could have been a totally different call.". Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. 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. I'm thinking I'm not the "entitled" on here. The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Does Marriott have any responsibility here? Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. 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). However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. "We go on the trip to celebrate life, and then, the last day, this happens," she said. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. 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. However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? 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. 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. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. Patti youre really striking out left and right here. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. 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. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of 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. Have you seen the bill? For access to this beautiful protected habitat, the per person entrance fee is a donation of $20 pesos (2014). July 20, 2022, at 6:17 p.m. 2 American Tourists Injured in Crocodile Attack in Mexico. Also agree that the fact that this was at night needs to be taken into account and it's the ocean, let's face it. Had we not been there, I just don't know.". And female. What do you make of this crocodile incident? In an interview with ABC7 News, Kiana recalled: I just remember saying, please dont leave me. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! This is unnerving. Even if you don't understand Spanish, I feel like the pictures of crocodiles SHOULD seem obvious. Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) HUGE assumption on your part. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. TikTok "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time.. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. 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.". 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. For bs like this you have rules for anything in US and the atmosphere is so suffocating. 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. @marcusmoore has more. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. Really, Marriott?! Presumably the hotel knew that this risk existed (even if these kinds of attacks are rare), and it seems like more should have done than just having a lit-up sign that no one would read in the dark. A 12-foot crocodile nearly killed a vacationing teacher in Mexico. 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. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. The condition of a British woman bitten by a crocodile in Mexico has deteriorated after she developed sepsis, her sister says. From a liability/risk management standpoint, even in a country like Mexico, you can't monitor a beach in a situation such as this 24/7. As for (2), I find Marriotts reported hesitancy concerning, but did none of the bystanders have their phones? 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 was in hyde Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. It must be something that has developed after I left Vallarta in July 1988! The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. I've been with Chris Fallows (and the Discovery Channel crew) in South Africa. A California teenage girl was dragged by a crocodile twice while on vacation in Mexico. Not surprised. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. 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.. If you watched the video, the expert says its an American crocodile. You sort out the rest later. It is a horrible thing that happened to her but blaming the hotel for not posting signs that are big enough is like blaming a coffee shop that they didn't warn you that coffee is hot. It was four or five times. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Kianas friends have set upa GoFundMe page to help raise funds for the teenagers medical expenses and recovery. Give it up. Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Do some research first and educate your children that the sea is not a pool. 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. 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 [] Brains anyone? "I realize with the amount of pain that I've been in, sometimes I'm not able to verbalize what I really want to say," she said. 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. 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. California woman attacked by crocodile at Mexico resort. 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. A hole dug deeper than two feet will most likely result in finding a snake pit below the sand. She gets an insider's tour of the best street food in Puerto Vallarta. 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. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. I just went into shock.". In fact, human is not on sharks menu except for a few like bull or tiger. 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. I definitely remember seeing the signs. In fact, just returned from a couple of weeks on the Red Sea and Gulf of Arabia. I can't recall if the signs were bilingual or not, but they had large images of a crocodile on them. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. Kerstin Sachl, a spokeswoman for Marriott properties of the Caribbean and Latin America, said: "We are aware of the incident. Darwinism seems to be failing these days. We're still in the hospital now, and I'm not sure when she'll be discharged.". 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. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. American crocodiles are common along the tropical west coast of Mexico, but attacks on humans very rare. 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. Why is the default reaction to assign blame? Do we want to have a sign before every kind of risk in our lives? 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 heard about the attack at the pool, from a large group that was vacationing there. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. 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. There are many things that can happen when you swim in the ocean- anywhere, particularly late at night, in a foreign country. Swimming in the ocean at midnight alone. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. Been swimming with them for years. IE 11 is not supported. Watch on. July 28, 2021 1:58 PM ET. I mean, swimming at midnight is a normal thing? Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? Therefore, crocodiles or no crocodiles I still give Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general ***** 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! 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). Migrants have only one goal in mind: to reach the United States and fight, The fresh ocean breeze and marijuana are the smells that define Puerto Vallarta. Sarah Laney, a passerby from St. Louis, heard Hummel screaming for help. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. 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. "biting her left angle" Typical American response - who can I blame and Sue for a complete act of nature. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. A video was captured by a women walking her dog. You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. IMHO signs are plentiful. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. 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. Not a problem. We can confirm that the proper signage, as well as night patrols and flags, were and are correctly placed. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. But, we all should probably check our health insurance or any other insurance when traveling to Mexico. It's unclear if she will be able to work this summer. SO CRAZY! 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. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. It's like 6ft tall, metal, and prominent, not some hand-lettered thing stuck into the sand. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel is from the Bay Area, and was recently vacationing with a friend at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. 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. MARRIOTT HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LACK OF COMMON SENSE AND STUPIDITY DISPLAYED BY THE VICTIM. Therefor English would be expected. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. They just poured bottles of water on her wounds, and put bandages on her. Maybe its a regional thing but I know a whole lot of people who goes moonlight swimming for decades now. . Good luck suing for this in Mexico! It's an ocean. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. "I'm mostly going to recover from all of this with time," she said. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) 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. 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter 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. Who in their right freaking mind goes swimming at midnight!!! Imagine the trauma her friend has now seeing someone get swallowed up and dragged out to sea by a croc. Yes the rest of the world drawing of crocodile is facing left, but American capitalism crocodiles are based on Lacoste which faces right. ", 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. THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. Most attacks occur near or in the water. Anyone should call not just wait for the hotel either. https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7news.com/amp/crocodile-attack-puerto-vallarta . The sign may have been mostly in spanish but i bet it had a picture of a crocodile that made it pretty clear. 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. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Hummel with her expenses. They also said that the previous night, around 4:30 AM, one of men in their party was chased to the beach stars by a crocodile (it is a narrow beach). 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. And I didnt think I was getting out that second time. "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. It is still and independent country with its own language. Font Size: A Californian teenager was attacked by a crocodile while on vacation and managed to barely survive the ordeal. ", "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," she said in a statement. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. 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. Afraid of sharks? Helloooo!!! Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. Apparently she was with a friend and her friend couldn't save her. Bottom line. 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. A witness, Sarah Laney, 34, a high school teacher from St. Louis, was with friends when she heard Hummel's screams and rushed to the beach to find Hummel's friend desperately trying to pull her to safety. Silly to believe Marriott is somehow responsible for a tourist with little common sense. Snakes come out at night as well ! I think the drawing of the crocodile was also in Spanish. 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. 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. I expect the callous commenters have done a number of ignorant things where they got lucky and didn't get harmed - but clearly do not engage in self-reflection. See more about our ethics policies here. The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, 28, were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido . We also don't know if the girl did anything to instigate the croc. Saltwater crocodiles are giant and deadlyavoid them. I was at the same hotel at the same time, but did not witness the attack. It's a tragedy but no one is really to blame (except god, who likes to work miracles and challenge us at the same time?). I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. According to Jalisco state emergency officials, one of the men was . They can't control creatures in the ocean. Just got back from PVR last night. A hospital trip there can be pricey. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. 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. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. I loved mexico because of the more laid back proceed at your own risk attitude. Afraid of sharks? The girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. Theres some river reaching the sea at short distance. 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. Nevada native Kiana Hummel, 18, was swimming just before midnight in the ocean near her Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta when the attack happened. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". 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 . It's a mushy legal standard but a hurdle for a plaintiff. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. Insane. 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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