NewsVine_Mariyam
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So I'm still processing this information (and have been kind of pissed off about it) . The story is as follows:
Now you're mad at the Marriott because they didn't idiot proof the beach with larger signs than what is currently posted and that are in English. From the imagery on the sign, it appears that you could be "hurt" by any of the following: 1) crocodiles, 2) what appears to be a wild canine or feline, 3) jellyfish and/or a 4) sting or manta ray.
Again, who is the victim? My understanding is that just like the incident in Orlando several years ago, crocodiles like alligators feed at night and are attracted to slashing and other activity in the water.
Even if you don't accept that the ocean is the domain of the crocodile and other creatures, in the very least they and human beings share common areas and if you venture into that shared area you must be vigilant and prepare as best you can for an encounter.
- You go to a foreign country where apparently you don't speak or read enough Spanish to be able to read the signs posted around the Marriott property.
- You apparently did not research any "be one the lookouts for" regarding the location you will be visiting.
- You leave the hotel property in order to go swimming on the beach at night, just before midnight.
- Before you even are able to enter the water, a crocodile emerges from the surf, grabs your leg(s) and drags you into the water.
- The beach is posted with what appears to be warning signs which even if you can't read Spanish has photos on it.
- And the sign even has a phone number on it so you can ask somebody who knows if you don't:
Now you're mad at the Marriott because they didn't idiot proof the beach with larger signs than what is currently posted and that are in English. From the imagery on the sign, it appears that you could be "hurt" by any of the following: 1) crocodiles, 2) what appears to be a wild canine or feline, 3) jellyfish and/or a 4) sting or manta ray.
Again, who is the victim? My understanding is that just like the incident in Orlando several years ago, crocodiles like alligators feed at night and are attracted to slashing and other activity in the water.
Even if you don't accept that the ocean is the domain of the crocodile and other creatures, in the very least they and human beings share common areas and if you venture into that shared area you must be vigilant and prepare as best you can for an encounter.