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marmar

(76,984 posts)
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 10:25 AM Jul 2021

Bay Area teen dragged into ocean by crocodile while vacationing in Mexico

Swimming in the ocean at night probably isn't the wisest thing to do.



A Bay Area teenager is recovering in hospital after a dream vacation to Mexico turned into a nightmare when she was dragged into the ocean by a crocodile.

The 12-foot reptile attacked 18-year-old Kiana Hummel of Novato when she was swimming around midnight at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa.

"I felt heaviness on my leg, I looked down, and I feel myself getting pulled," Hummel told ABC7 News. "I was just hitting him wherever I could."

The crocodile's teeth sunk into Hummel's shin, before letting go and then grabbing her other ankle. A nearby group of tourists heard her screams and came to her aid, eventually pulling her free from the massive reptile. The Novato High graduate, who was on a vacation before starting college in the fall, is currently at Marin General Hospital awaiting a second surgery on her leg. Doctors expect her to make a full recovery. .........(more)

https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/puerto-vallarta-crocodile-hotel-bay-area-teen-16343522.php





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Bay Area teen dragged into ocean by crocodile while vacationing in Mexico (Original Post) marmar Jul 2021 OP
Sounds like she'll be okay. But poor kid. Dream Girl Jul 2021 #1
Peligro de Cocodriles signs mean something Vogon_Glory Jul 2021 #2
Lucky! BeckyDem Jul 2021 #3
Nice victim blaming. intheflow Jul 2021 #4
Not victim blaming. Just a general observation. marmar Jul 2021 #5
She's lucky it didn't go into a roll and rip her leg off. A HERETIC I AM Jul 2021 #6
I swim in the Florida Bay all the time. tavernier Jul 2021 #7

Vogon_Glory

(9,085 posts)
2. Peligro de Cocodriles signs mean something
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 10:31 AM
Jul 2021

Last edited Fri Jul 30, 2021, 12:13 PM - Edit history (1)

Peligro de Cocodriles (Danger of Crocodiles) signs indicate possible perils and are not there simply to amuse and bemuse the tourists.

intheflow

(28,407 posts)
4. Nice victim blaming.
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 11:09 AM
Jul 2021

This girl was 18. We all did stupid things at that age. It's a miracle anyone survives to adulthood.

I would tend to take more seriously the review from one of the girls that saved her: there needs to be better signage and clear policies about swimming in the ocean at night, including having guests sign a waiver.

A HERETIC I AM

(24,320 posts)
6. She's lucky it didn't go into a roll and rip her leg off.
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 11:15 AM
Jul 2021

Glad she will be OK, but that's another reason to never swim at night in unfamiliar waters.

tavernier

(12,322 posts)
7. I swim in the Florida Bay all the time.
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 11:15 AM
Jul 2021

NEVER at night. Ever been to Times Square after dark? That is what goes on in the bay and ocean at night. Very active traffic area, and I don’t mean boats. I assume Mexico waters are similar.

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