Namely, taking a "midnight swin" in tropical waters. There are GIGANTIC Crocs all over that area. You NEVER swim in the sea at night. @Patti: exactly. "It could have ended so much differently," Martinez said. 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. Does Marriott have any responsibility here? The river crocodile is a constant companion in Puerto Vallarta once very abundant in the whole area, is now found mostly in the El Salado Estuary, find out more Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. That being said, staff allegedly doing makeshift at best wound care and then not immediately calling an ambulance seems like aggravated negligence. Though crocodiles were spotted recently in Devi River, there are no recent news reports about a deceased woman in the jaws of a crocodile in Devi River. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. She only received medical attention four hours later, and when she arrived at the hospital, she was forced to pre-pay thousands of dollars before being helped. 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. Very scary and misfortunate but this is very rare and I don't think the hotel could do any more without making guests paranoid. For the medical attention part, I'm giving the benefit of doubt here due to language barrier or Americans being afraid of having no insurance (yes our system is so Darwinism seems to be failing these days. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Sarah Laney, a bystander from St. Louis, heard Hummel scream. 1/200. Hummel had extensive muscle and tissue damage down to the bone, but she did not lose any limbs and is currently unable to walk. Someone needs to be held responsible for that!! "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. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. Of course the sign was in Spanish, its Mexico. Candidate for a Darwin Award right there. She has worked in Luxury Villa Rentals since 2001. She continued to hit the crocodile as hard as she could until it finally let go of her right leg. (In Spanish because in panic you could do that when Spanish is your first language) I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. Jesus Patti do you always go so far out of your way to act so woke? I never thought so weird characters like you could be real. What the heck are you talking about? She remains hospitalized, though is now back in the United States. Everybody is so afraid of lawsuits that all risk is removed from life. However, Marriott spokeswoman Kerstin Sachl, in a statement to ABC7, said: The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. You dont seem too bright so let me help explain it in other ways for you. I could be wrong, but I believe that to be the case. Martinez said the hospital asked them to pay thousands of dollars before receiving any treatment. 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. The girls mother immediately flew from San Francisco after she heard of the incident on Facetime. There are signs, (albeit in Spanish in a SPANISH SPEAKING country,) warning about crocs. That's when a massive crocodile grabbed her right leg and tried pulling her to deeper water, reports NBC-News. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Are you trying to say that seeing as she is overweight it's her fault??? Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. On Thursday, March 9th at 4 pm, Enrique, Mexicos President: There is more democracy in Mexico than could exist in the United States, MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicos president said Tuesday his country is more democratic than the United States. If you played it, you would know she wasnt in the water swimming when a croc bit her. Its not like there arent salt water crocs and anyway they can swim in any body of water. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. The delay in calling an ambulance however is weird. Regardless if we decide to victim blame here, the moment she was injured the hotel's primary responsibility should have been to make sure she got medical attention. Maybe the hotel is posting scam reviews since some of the ones that appear suspicious take the hotel's side. "And I didn't think I was getting out that second time. She hopes to do the fall semester online and the spring term in a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! I was often water treading for hours! The hotel is certainly at fault for not calling an ambulance in a timely manner. People apparently did not play the video. Better to blame the others. The vacationing California 18-year-old. Stopped laughing! 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. Very American to deny any responsibility and to blame the other party. It is a wonderful bay with gorgeous sandy beaches all around! Most resorts do post signs about the crocks, but most people ignore them, perhaps thinking it is a joke (?). Not surprised. There is only one legal recourse and I doubt it will work. American privilege means all signs must be in English. I don't. Marriott and the hotel have absolutely no responsibility here. A hospital trip there can be pricey. . I'm afraid you are just continuing to look foolish. But in this scenario it's common sense 101 that you DON'T enter unfamiliar waters, alone and especially at at night. "I'm pretty grateful that people were there to help me," she said from her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital. It was four or five times. What a "croc" swimming that late at night. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. I think Marriott is partly - and perhaps fully responsible - and should pay for some or all of the costs. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. We all did a mad dive into the lawn to avoid the horse. 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. Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. 1. Definitely not the hotel's fault. She's lucky it wasn't Shark Week on Discovery. IMHO signs are plentiful. 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. 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. You really filled in a lot of blanks in the story. 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). Furthermore, a huge number of American tourists travel to PVR, so I can't imagine all of their signage (safety or otherwise) is written in Spanish. Following the incident, the hotel allegedly set up chains around the beach at night, so guests are warned of the risks of swimming. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. She. She was going to go for a late night swim (just before midnight), when she was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile. Latest Headlines | Video shows shooting over stolen car | Vaccine clinic for Afghan refugees. You can't just build a resort near the water (jellyfish, rip tides, sharks, etc.) Going into the ocean would always come with a certain risk. but they say they saw it only afterwards anyway so they didn't see it any when it was lit by daylight. 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. This is why you won't ever see me within 3 miles of a beach. 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. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. It is still and independent country with its own language. Although she is still in the hospital, Hummel is expected to recover completely. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). Leer en Espaol. 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. 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. 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. Both say nobody at the @Marriott warned them crocodiles were in the ocean. 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.. An 18-year-old was attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta, shortly before going on a nighttime swim. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. The sign was mostly in Spanish. This saurian would be more than 3.5 meters long and attacked the girl, who was staying at this complex. The . Marriott has 0 responsibility. Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, said it took 45 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. 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 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. 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. That she had to pay thousands of dollars? Maybe its a regional thing but I know a whole lot of people who goes moonlight swimming for decades now. I happen to think we assume natures risks in the oceans. "That call could have been a totally different call.". In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. SO CRAZY! 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. She said she and her friends ran to help. Marriott didnt force her out there at night. If you fell off the ladder it was 20 or 30 feet to the stair case below but the view was amazing. 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. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. 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. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. Should not have been in the sea at night where crocodiles are present, no fault of the hotel at all and basic common sense. Hummel and her family think that Marriott should have done more to warn guests about the potential threat of crocodiles. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. 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. Eventually, the group was able to get the crocodile to let go of Hummel and they were able to bring her to safety. The only potential liability Marriott should shoulder - in common sense land - is that for delaying her treatment and being unwilling to call an ambulance. 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. If I ever visit Puerto Vallarta, I People apparently did not play the video. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. 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. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (KABC) -- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, two American tourists were attacked recently by a crocodile. 18-year-old Kiana Hummel is from the Bay Area, and was recently vacationing with a friend at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. 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. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? A crocodile sunk its teeth into a woman's ankle and shin, but she managed to free herself, with the help of nearby tourists. I travel internationally quite often. Lool, the sign is in Spanish (in Mexico!!!) I was in hyde park in London once and all of a sudden I heard screaming. 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. As for the girl, I wish her a speedy recovery. One man was swimming in the ocean at night at a resort in Puerto . , 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. Give it up. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Even if the hotel puts a wall, there will always be someone crossing, you known, just for fun. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. I lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta from 1980-1988. This is a perfect example of the need for emergency evacuation insurance with a medical benefit. An American teenager has been attacked by a crocodile while on holiday in Mexico. Personally I feel like Marriott has some responsibility here both for the lack of proper signage, and for how staff responded. [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. According to a Spanish-language news report, in 2018, another woman was also attacked by a crocodile on that same beach. There's a simple reason for this: crocodiles rarely attack humans. 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. Sad. "Honestly, I will never forget it when the crocodile's head came above water. 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. By Ed Browne On 6/8/21 at 7:04 AM EDT. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. I Never leave the country without it. I and my children have spent hours right in that ocean, only at day time. Be Careful digging in the sand on the beach. According to Hummel, Martinez, and Laney, the hotel did not take sufficient measures to warn guests of the presence of crocodiles in the ocean. A teenager Read this article in my feed and thought it was written by one of the other trabel bloggers, the sensationalist ones. 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 California teenager, 18-year-old Kiana Hummel, was involved in an incident during a recent holiday. 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. Have something to tell us about this article? "It was really a tug-of-war. I hope she fully recovers but lets quit pointing fingers at everyone except the one who went swimming. I think the real issue is why does the hotel (or any hotel) have a beach in an area documented to have crocodiles or alligators? Sure Patti, is Selma OK by the way??. Mean Lori Lightfoot Beetlejuice memes go viral as Chicago mayor concedes, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. What I'm confused is that I thought the only crocs to live in salty ocean water were the AU and South Asia ones. 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 tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. The beginning of "Jaws" stopped me from ever swimming at night. It all depends on the facts. Hummel recalled how determined the creature was. 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. 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). 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. Instead a Marriott spokesperson released the following statement about the incident: 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. 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter @marcusmoore has more. On Wednesday, March 8th at 4 pm, Enrique de Allende will present a performance of English and Spanish favorites, accompanied by pianists Mark Hartman and Brett Rowe. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. The only thing I have a problem with, is the claim that the hospital staff did not help her and it took four hours to attend to her injuries which sound like they were pretty severe if she was unable to walk. Thank goodness the world is not the USA - sue, sue, sue, or maybe just take responsibility for your own mistakes. 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. According to Laney, who stayed with Hummel after the attack, it took 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. Its a beach) are pretty ridiculous claims. The remains of a man who is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles were found in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on Thursday. Hotel: Ahh, the guest said Si. And these resorts have plenty of English staff, so they knew she wanted an ambulance. RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT? 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. Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! A lawsuit brought in Mexico over this would likely fail. The incoming college freshman said that she's grateful not to have lost a limb and that she will eventually walk again, despite serious muscle and tendon injuries. My concern is more on the alleged delay in medical attention. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. 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. I dont believe for a second youve been swimming with sharks for years. Extremely reckless to enter the ocean in the night, in an area close to a crocodile viewing spot. "I can't stop thinking about it. "It took them forever.". Watch on. Crocodile, Photo by Aldric RIVAT on Unsplash. I'm sure she had been there earlier than her fateful swim and will have seen the sign in daylight. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. Thats what travel insurance is for. Shes one that would walk up to a bear or a bison in state park be attacked and blame it on the park. 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. Theres also an English tourist police number. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". I do believe youre one of those people who think and act like they know it all. But Hummel, Martinez and Laney believe not enough was done by the hotel to warn guests that a crocodile could be in the ocean. The incident happened at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta just before midnight when Kiana Hummel and her friend decided to go swimming late. A 12-foot crocodile nearly killed a vacationing teacher in Mexico. However, she now has to undergo several surgeries, and has extensive muscle and nerve damage, and is unable to walk. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. Hummel described the attack from her hospital bed. Sorry if this was already posted I didn't see it. Again they where NOT in the water and no signs I see in the photos I have. Do we know if the hotel is managed by Marriott International? 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. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. Its never miles and miles out in the open ocean. Agree regarding the comment about expecting everything in English. I rarely expect everything in other non English speaking countries to be written just for me. I do not know if they notified hotel staff. Mexican tort law is way less generous than American law, when it comes to compensating injured plaintiffs. There are numerous other animals that can be viewed at El Cora sanctuary including a tejon (Mexican raccoon), turtles, parrots . 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?). The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. 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 run out of the OCEAN and drag you in from the beach. 911 works in PV and I think Crocodile attack, ambulance, Marriott Marina would cut through the language barrier. A saltwater croc can weigh more than 2,000 pounds and launch itself with its tail. The teen got attacked by a 12-foot crocodile when she and her friend decided to go for a. You know there is inherit risk of swimming in the ocean. Just got back from PVR last night. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. My Market Kitchen Apparently she was with a friend and her friend couldn't save her. It is irrefutable. She spoke to a news outlet about what happened and a spokesperson for the resort has come forward with a statement. In case people still doesn't get it, it is dangerous to swim at night, period. They say they only learned later that there is one small warning sign, but it's mostly in Spanish and not lit up at night. I'm glad she's ok. Anyone who travels WITHOUT travel insurance do so at their own perils. It is still and independent country with its own language. Instead she was sitting on sand with a friend hanging out. People are going to assume if there's a beach it's safe to use. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. 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 . If you fly American Airlines to/from Mexico is your ticket all in Spanish? Never heard about the existence of crocodiles in During that time I have never seen a crocodile in the Bay called Bahia de Banderas. The woman's friend,. 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. Kiana Hummel, 18, managed to keep. 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. Kiana Hummel, 18, was. 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. Fortunately there were some brave people who heard screams, and came to the teens rescue. They can't control creatures in the ocean. Terrifying: Crocodile Attack At Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Teen attacked by crocodile at Mexico beach resort. Have you seen the bill? All Rights Reserved. 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. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. 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. Really surprised it was written by Lucky! HUGE assumption on your part. Guessing it got loose in the stables. Glad she is ok!! THAT IS ACTIVE HUNTING TIME FOR MANY ANIMALS< INCLUDING THOSE IN WATER. Do some research first and educate your children that the sea is not a pool. A late-night swim turned out to be a nightmare for a California teenager after she was attacked by a crocodile during her vacation in Puerto Vallarta. Insane. Can't say I can blame the hotel or Marriott in anyway. That's when a 12-foot crocodile chomped down on her right leg and dragged her screaming into the water. THIS PERSON WAS AN IDIOT. 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. Two US tourists were mauled by a crocodile at Mexico's popular Puerto Vallarta resort when one went for a night swim in the ocean and the other followed him into the water to help. I was in Puerto Vallarta for years and the river crocs were well known to hang out on the 6th green of the near by golf courseright on the river. 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. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. 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