All articles tagged with #snorkeling
In Cornwall, snorkeler Katie Maggs encounters a translucent comb jelly whose comb rows refract light as it glides by, creating a rainbow glow (not bioluminescence) that leaves her and online viewers spellbound.
An East Lyme resident, John Schweizer, was bitten by a shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas; he received medical treatment (stitches), and photos show him after the incident with neighbors greeting him home in shark costumes following his vacation.
Trunk Bay in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, USVI, has been named the world's best beach for 2026 by Beach.com, praised for its pristine white sand, turquoise waters, and a 225-yard underwater snorkeling trail; the site notes a $5 entry fee for visitors 16+, full amenities, and tips to visit before 8 a.m. or after 3 p.m. to dodge crowds, with Elafonissi (Greece) and Grace Bay (Turks and Caicos) following in the top ranks.
FBI Director Kash Patel is under scrutiny after reports he joined a “VIP snorkel” tour around the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor during a Hawaii stop last summer, with officials describing it as a historical tour tied to national security engagements, while critics question mixing official travel with leisure.
Two elderly Carnival Cruise passengers died hours apart at the company's private resort in the Bahamas, with one drowning while snorkeling and the other while swimming in a pool; autopsies are pending as investigations continue.
Matteo Mariotti, a 20-year-old Italian student, filmed the aftermath of a shark attack off the coast of 1770 Beach in Australia. Despite losing his leg in the attack, Mariotti remained calm and grateful. He was able to swim to shore with the help of a friend before being taken to the hospital, where his leg was amputated. This incident comes just a week after another shark attack in Mexico claimed a woman's life.
A 20-year-old woman in Florida was bitten on the head by a 9-foot alligator while snorkeling at a park swimming hole, but miraculously walked away with only two scratches on her forehead. The incident occurred at Alexander Springs Recreation Area, and the woman credits her full-face snorkel mask for protecting her from a more severe injury. This was the second alligator-related incident at the park in less than a week. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the scene, and a nuisance alligator trapper removed the alligator. The agency reminded the public to keep a safe distance from alligators and to never feed them.
A Florida woman was snorkeling with a friend at Alexander Springs Recreation Area when a 9-foot alligator attacked her, biting her forehead. A photographer captured photos of the aftermath, showing the alligator lurking nearby. The woman, Marissa Carr, believes wearing a full-face snorkel mask may have saved her from more serious injuries. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed the incident and removed the alligator. This is the second alligator incident in the area within a week. Carr does not blame the alligator and plans to continue snorkeling. Wildlife officials advise keeping a safe distance from alligators, not feeding them, and contacting the FWC's nuisance alligator hotline if concerned.
A California honeymooner drowned while snorkeling at a beach in Hawaii, and during the rescue, thieves stole his and his wife's belongings and rental car. The couple's bag, including their cell phones, wallets, money, clothing, and rental car were stolen while bystanders tried to resuscitate the victim. The couple was married for three months. The incident occurred at Kahe Point, a popular snorkeling beach on Oahu.
A San Jose man died in a snorkeling accident while on his honeymoon in Hawaii. Witnesses said the man had been snorkeling with his wife before becoming unresponsive and being pulled to shore. While the woman was watching her husband receive CPR, her backpack containing her driver's license and rental car keys was stolen from the beach. The couple's rental car was also stolen. Police are now investigating the case as a theft and an auto theft.
An Australian man, Marcus McGowan, was snorkeling with his wife and friends when he encountered a crocodile off the Charles Hardy Islands. He managed to pry the crocodile's jaws off his head and escape to the safety of a nearby boat. McGowan was treated for scalp lacerations and puncture wounds. The area around Haggerstone Island, where the incident occurred, is known as "croc country." Crocodile attacks are not uncommon in Australia, and people are urged to practice "crocwise behavior."
A man snorkeling off the coast of North Queensland, Australia, survived a crocodile attack by prying its jaws off his head. The incident happened on Saturday while he was snorkeling with his wife and friends about 25 miles off the Cape York coast. He managed to swim back to the boat and was taken to Haggerstone Island, where he received medical attention. Since 1985, there have been at least 44 occasions of crocodile attacks on humans in Queensland.
An Australian man survived a crocodile attack while snorkeling near a remote island off the country's northern tip by prying open the reptile's jaws. Marcus McGowan suffered cuts and puncture wounds to his head and hands and was rushed to a regional hospital. Saltwater crocodiles can grow up to six meters long and weigh up to 1,000 kilograms, and there are about 100,000 saltwater crocodiles in Australia.
An American tourist was severely injured in a shark attack while snorkeling with a friend in the Bone Yard dive site in Princess Alexandra National Park, Turks and Caicos. The victim was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and is in serious condition. Experts advise tourists to be mindful of their surroundings and exercise caution when snorkeling or diving. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is investigating the incident.
A 22-year-old woman from Connecticut was attacked by a shark while snorkeling off the coast of the Turks and Caicos islands in the Caribbean. The victim was transported to a medical center and remains in serious condition. The attack was reportedly a case of mistaken identity by a Caribbean reef shark. The incident occurred outside the Blue Haven Resort on the island of Providenciales.