Tag #Tourist Safety

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Laos Methanol Poisoning: Six Dead, Tourist Blinded

In Vang Vieng, Laos, a mass methanol poisoning in November 2022 killed six and blinded others after they consumed free spirits at a hostel; the incident highlights the dangers of unregulated alcohol in Southeast Asia.

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Vietnam Boat Capsizing: 37 Dead, 10 Survive in Ha Long Bay Storm

A tourist boat, the Wonder Sea, capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, during a sudden storm on Saturday, resulting in at least 37 deaths and 10 survivors, including a 10-year-old child who found an air pocket; the majority of passengers were from Hanoi.

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Colombian Crime Groups Use 'Devil's Breath' to Rob British Tourists

In Colombia, organized crime groups use scopolamine, or "Devil's Breath," a powerful drug, to rob British tourists after luring them via dating apps; the death of a British scientist is suspected to be related, and at least 254 similar robberies occurred in Medellín in 2023.

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UK Scientist's Dismemberment Highlights Colombian Vigilante Killings

In Santa Marta, Colombia, the dismembered body of Alessandro Coatti, a 42-year-old British scientist, was discovered, marking the 14th similar killing in the region in the past year, with the first foreign tourist victim.

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Amsterdam Stabbing: Five Injured, Suspect Apprehended

On Wednesday afternoon in Amsterdam, a man stabbed five people near Dam Square, injuring four who remain hospitalized; a British tourist apprehended the suspect who had multiple IDs and is now in Scheveningen prison.

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Submarine Disasters Highlight Deep-Sea Tourism Safety Risks

Two tourist submarines, the Titan and an unnamed vessel in Egypt, imploded, resulting in 11 deaths and several injuries; the incidents highlight safety concerns within the deep-sea tourism industry.

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Life Below Water
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Mallorca's Ballermann: Safe Despite Petty Crime

Mallorca's Ballermann, a popular German tourist destination, is deemed safe by local police, despite some petty theft and scams; crime has decreased due to increased police presence and awareness campaigns targeting tourist carelessness.

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U.S. Consulate Warns Tourists of Jalisco Dating App Kidnappings

The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara issued a warning to American tourists in Jalisco to exercise caution when using dating apps due to several reported kidnappings and extortions in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit, prompting a Level 3 travel advisory urging tourists to reconsider visiting.

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Four Killed in Italian Cable Car Accident

Four people, including an Israeli woman, died when a cable snapped on a cable car in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, on Thursday, causing one cabin to plummet 28 meters; the line had reopened a week earlier.

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Canadian Teenager Suffers Severe Brain Injuries in Dominican Republic Assault

On January 14, 2024, Canadian teenager Chase Delorme-Rowan was severely injured in a brutal assault at a Punta Cana resort nightclub by a Nova Scotian man, leaving him comatose for three weeks and requiring extensive brain surgery; he is now undergoing rehabilitation.

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Egypt Submarine Sinks, Killing Six

A tourist submarine sank off Hurghada, Egypt, on Thursday, killing six Russian nationals and injuring 29 others from various countries among the 50 passengers. The submarine, owned by Sindbad Submarines, struck a reef, causing a pressure loss that led to flooding.

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British Tourist Raped by Paris Taxi Driver

A young British woman was repeatedly raped by a taxi driver in Paris' Bois de Boulogne after a night out; she escaped, reported the assault, and police are investigating.

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