Canadian allegedly assaulted in Cancun

penalipee · 05-09-2007

There was another report last night that a man was assaulted at the Moon Palace in Cancun on Tues. Apparently he was walking back to his room from the nightclub on the property and was attacked. He is in a coma in the Cancun hospital with head and bac injuries. So now the government is warning Canadians again that Mexico is a dangerous place for us and we shouldn't travel there. I feel badly for the guy that is in the coma but I just wonder what the circumstances were before he was beat. Maybe I'm just naive, but I have put myself in precarious situations before (young and very naive) but I have never found myslef in the position of being fearful that harm was going to come to me. Unfortunately, I feel there's more to the story and though I don't condone what happened as far as the assault, I feel tourists in general should be very respectful to the locals and I have found that sometimes that is just no the case. On the other hand, there is assaults here in my town almost every day and night. Tourists to my town are no exception. I just hope the government doesn't take it too far and make it hard for us to come to Mexico. Just my thoughts on the subject. What do you think?

MikenJulie · 05-09-2007

I'm in a town of 3,500ppl, 3 bars in town, there's fights every weekend, broken fists, noses, whatever, some get cut or broken and go to the hospy, should the federal government put out a warning for Vanderhoof, and no one should come here?

Not trying to blame the victim here, but how clean was he in the interaction, was there an altercation that took place in the bar and they went outside to settle things?

The details don't matter, the media is wating for anything to stir up whatever they can against Mexico.

Rissask · 05-09-2007

The guys in the smoke room here at work brought this up to me this morning.....they were saying, "Jeez, aren't you glad you got back here safely?", just ribbing me though, they know it's kind of silly.

I think most people know the Canadian media has got a hold of this angle and is worrying it like a dog with a bone.

Tourists have always died on vacation in Mexico, drownings usually though,or heart attacks or other accidents.
There has been an increase in the number of foreign visitors who are victims of seemingly random violent crimes, that is the difference these days. And yes, when going to certain areas it IS and should be a concern. But it is still a drop in the bucket of total visitors, so....happy travels.

I am not worried about the gov't preventing us traveling there, how could they?

There isn't even really an advisory is there? Just warnings about the drug cartel related violence in certain states, like Guerrero (where Acapulco is) and Michocoan (spelling?). And we still went to Guererro in February. *shrug* We were just a bit more cautious and on our guard than other trips, maybe.

**Mindbender** · 05-09-2007

What do I think?

One word 'Virginia'. Dare we go the US? Yes, because it's not Baghdad and neither is the Riviera Maya.

I hope this man recovers.

I hope this doesn't turn into a hysterical 10,000 post thread.

Joana · 05-09-2007

Will be interesting to hear (IF they ever find out) wether he was really attacked by a local- or by another tourist...................

abuelo · 05-09-2007

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Originally Posted by penalipee

There was another report last night that a man was assaulted at the Moon Palace in Cancun on Tues. Apparently he was walking back to his room from the nightclub on the property and was attacked. He is in a coma in the Cancun hospital with head and bac injuries. So now the government is warning Canadians again that Mexico is a dangerous place for us and we shouldn't travel there. I feel badly for the guy that is in the coma but I just wonder what the circumstances were before he was beat. Maybe I'm just naive, but I have put myself in precarious situations before (young and very naive) but I have never found myslef in the position of being fearful that harm was going to come to me. Unfortunately, I feel there's more to the story and though I don't condone what happened as far as the assault, I feel tourists in general should be very respectful to the locals and I have found that sometimes that is just no the case. On the other hand, there is assaults here in my town almost every day and night. Tourists to my town are no exception. I just hope the government doesn't take it too far and make it hard for us to come to Mexico. Just my thoughts on the subject. What do you think?

In your post you imply this was done by locals.
with the tourist population of Cancun, it could just as easily be Americans Canadians, or Europians.

Just a thought!

TAPPY · 05-09-2007

I worry more when I travel to New Orleans than Mexico !

**Heather** · 05-09-2007

Yikes, how much does that suck? I hope the guy recovers. I will try to find an article about it, to see if they've found the attackers and whether or not it was a local or another tourist.

**Heather** · 05-09-2007

In the two articles I've found, it's uncertain whether he was beaten/assaulted or simply fell. The family maintains that he must have been beaten, but no one saw anything. He was found on the grounds by security, and they don't know for sure if he simply fell and hit his head or was beaten. According to the report, he was partying/drinking throughout the day and had also possibly been doing drugs. Toxicology reports are pending.

playawannabe · 05-09-2007

FWIW, here's a link to the latest update in the Canadian media

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/0...un-update.html

nuticanuk · 05-09-2007

Moon Palace is so big...it doesn't surprise me that the possibility of it being another guest isn't outrageous. They also have cameras everywhere....they'll hopefully find something out soon. The guy (according to local news) in on life support and medically induced coma. Not great for those of us who love Mexico hunh?
(btw...murder #12 last weekend in our town..maybe we should ask all tourists to not come here either?)

MikenJulie · 05-09-2007

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Originally Posted by nuticanuk

Moon Palace is so big...it doesn't surprise me that the possibility of it being another guest isn't outrageous. They also have cameras everywhere....they'll hopefully find something out soon. The guy (according to local news) in on life support and medically induced coma. Not great for those of us who love Mexico hunh?
(btw...murder #12 last weekend in our town..maybe we should ask all tourists to not come here either?)

RUN NUTI RUN!!!!!! I PRAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO READ THIS BEFORE YOU'RE MURDERED!!!!!

playawannabe · 05-09-2007

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Originally Posted by nuticanuk

(btw...murder #12 last weekend in our town..maybe we should ask all tourists to not come here either?)

Exactly. Perspective is required here. I too live in Edmonton, "the murder capital of Canada" and don't worry about getting killed - why would I worry on vacation?

This kind of thing can happen anywhere - and does.

penalipee · 05-09-2007

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Originally Posted by abuelo

In your post you imply this was done by locals.
with the tourist population of Cancun, it could just as easily be Americans Canadians, or Europians.

Just a thought!

Sorry...not trying to imply that. Just going by what was reported here in the news. They are trying to make people think that the locals are out to get us! Like I said, we don't know what really happened. The guy apparently was drinking and partying all day. Anything could have traspired during the course of the night. Hopefully the cameras there did catch what happened and all fears by the news will be put to rest. (If not...maybe there will be moer cheap flights for me to take

) Not to make light of what happened tho.

Ginger · 05-09-2007

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Originally Posted by MikenJulie

should the federal government put out a warning for Vanderhoof, and no one should come here?

No need, everyone already knows.

05-09-2007	#1 (permalink)
penalipee reposado Join Date: May 2004 Location: Westbank BC Posts: 1,415	Canadian allegedly assaulted in Cancun There was another report last night that a man was assaulted at the Moon Palace in Cancun on Tues. Apparently he was walking back to his room from the nightclub on the property and was attacked. He is in a coma in the Cancun hospital with head and bac injuries. So now the government is warning Canadians again that Mexico is a dangerous place for us and we shouldn't travel there. I feel badly for the guy that is in the coma but I just wonder what the circumstances were before he was beat. Maybe I'm just naive, but I have put myself in precarious situations before (young and very naive) but I have never found myslef in the position of being fearful that harm was going to come to me. Unfortunately, I feel there's more to the story and though I don't condone what happened as far as the assault, I feel tourists in general should be very respectful to the locals and I have found that sometimes that is just no the case. On the other hand, there is assaults here in my town almost every day and night. Tourists to my town are no exception. I just hope the government doesn't take it too far and make it hard for us to come to Mexico. Just my thoughts on the subject. What do you think?

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05-09-2007	#2 (permalink)
MikenJulie life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 775	I'm in a town of 3,500ppl, 3 bars in town, there's fights every weekend, broken fists, noses, whatever, some get cut or broken and go to the hospy, should the federal government put out a warning for Vanderhoof, and no one should come here? Not trying to blame the victim here, but how clean was he in the interaction, was there an altercation that took place in the bar and they went outside to settle things? The details don't matter, the media is wating for anything to stir up whatever they can against Mexico.

05-09-2007	#3 (permalink)
Rissask Brit basher Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 19,466	The guys in the smoke room here at work brought this up to me this morning.....they were saying, "Jeez, aren't you glad you got back here safely?", just ribbing me though, they know it's kind of silly. I think most people know the Canadian media has got a hold of this angle and is worrying it like a dog with a bone. Tourists have always died on vacation in Mexico, drownings usually though,or heart attacks or other accidents. There has been an increase in the number of foreign visitors who are victims of seemingly random violent crimes, that is the difference these days. And yes, when going to certain areas it IS and should be a concern. But it is still a drop in the bucket of total visitors, so....happy travels. I am not worried about the gov't preventing us traveling there, how could they? There isn't even really an advisory is there? Just warnings about the drug cartel related violence in certain states, like Guerrero (where Acapulco is) and Michocoan (spelling?). And we still went to Guererro in February. shrug We were just a bit more cautious and on our guard than other trips, maybe.

05-09-2007	#4 (permalink)
Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,129	What do I think? One word 'Virginia'. Dare we go the US? Yes, because it's not Baghdad and neither is the Riviera Maya. I hope this man recovers. I hope this doesn't turn into a hysterical 10,000 post thread.

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Joana Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 4,960	Will be interesting to hear (IF they ever find out) wether he was really attacked by a local- or by another tourist...................

05-09-2007	#7 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,065	I worry more when I travel to New Orleans than Mexico !

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Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,308	Yikes, how much does that suck? I hope the guy recovers. I will try to find an article about it, to see if they've found the attackers and whether or not it was a local or another tourist.

05-09-2007	#9 (permalink)
Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,308	In the two articles I've found, it's uncertain whether he was beaten/assaulted or simply fell. The family maintains that he must have been beaten, but no one saw anything. He was found on the grounds by security, and they don't know for sure if he simply fell and hit his head or was beaten. According to the report, he was partying/drinking throughout the day and had also possibly been doing drugs. Toxicology reports are pending.

05-09-2007	#10 (permalink)
playawannabe reposado Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 1,413	FWIW, here's a link to the latest update in the Canadian media http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/0...un-update.html

05-09-2007	#11 (permalink)
nuticanuk way into it Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 114	Moon Palace is so big...it doesn't surprise me that the possibility of it being another guest isn't outrageous. They also have cameras everywhere....they'll hopefully find something out soon. The guy (according to local news) in on life support and medically induced coma. Not great for those of us who love Mexico hunh? (btw...murder #12 last weekend in our town..maybe we should ask all tourists to not come here either?)

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