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Tragedy at Malta’s Kissing Elephants arch: jet skier killed as diver jumps off rock
world12 days ago

Tragedy at Malta’s Kissing Elephants arch: jet skier killed as diver jumps off rock

A 26-year-old Chinese jet skier was killed when Malta’s famous Kissing Elephants arch collapsed beneath him shortly after a 32-year-old American tourist dove from the rock; his 27-year-old female companion was seriously injured and hospitalized. The diver was rescued by a passing boat and reportedly not hospitalized. Tourists have not been named, and Outdoor Explorers Malta called the incident an immeasurable tragedy.

via New York Post|
#arch-collapse#jet-ski#kissing-elephants-arch
Tourists rush to aid after deadly Teotihuacán pyramid shooting
world-news2 months ago

Tourists rush to aid after deadly Teotihuacán pyramid shooting

Chilling footage shows a gunman opening fire atop Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Moon, killing a Canadian tourist and wounding 13 others, including a 6-year-old; tourists rushed to aid victims as the shooter, Julio César Jasso, 27, died by a self-inflicted gunshot. Investigators say he traveled from Guerrero and plotted the assault at a local hotel, with handwritten notes reportedly referencing the Columbine massacre.

via New York Post|
#gun-violence#mass-shooting#mexico
Armed attack at Teotihuacán leaves Canadian dead and Americans among the wounded
world2 months ago

Armed attack at Teotihuacán leaves Canadian dead and Americans among the wounded

An armed man atop the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacán opened fire on tourists, killing a Canadian and injuring at least 13 others, including six Americans. The shooter, Julio Cesar Jasso, died by a self-inflicted gunshot after security found a gun, a knife and ammunition; the site was closed as authorities investigate.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#americans-injured#julio-cesar-jasso#shooting
Funeral Fumble: Western Tourists Mistake Thai Wake for a Restaurant
world5 months ago

Funeral Fumble: Western Tourists Mistake Thai Wake for a Restaurant

Western backpackers in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, accidentally gatecrashed a wake, mistaking it for a food court after following the cooking smell. A wake attendee explained the error, the travelers were mortified and apologized, and the deceased's sister even invited them to stay and offered refreshments. A Dutch group reportedly did the same a couple days later, underscoring how a cultural event can resemble a dining space from afar, while Thai hosts emphasized hospitality during lengthy funeral ceremonies.

via Yahoo|
#funeral#hospitality#misunderstanding
Tourist Tell-Tales: Locals Share How They Spot Outsiders Worldwide
world5 months ago

Tourist Tell-Tales: Locals Share How They Spot Outsiders Worldwide

A BuzzFeed article compiles Reddit responses from around the world detailing the obvious tells that reveal someone is a tourist, spanning 18 countries—from the Netherlands (cannabis-leaf apparel) and Norway (seat choices) to Poland (smiling), Sweden (chatting with strangers), Australia (mispronounced city names), and beyond to Finland, Germany, Singapore, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, France, Turkey, and the USA—showing how language quirks, behavior, and clothing can give outsiders away.

via BuzzFeed|
#culture#humor#signs
Tragic Deaths of American Tourists in Laos Due to Hornet Attacks
world8 months ago

Tragic Deaths of American Tourists in Laos Due to Hornet Attacks

Two American tourists, a father and son, were killed by swarms of venomous Asian giant hornets during a zip-lining trip in Laos, marking a rare and deadly encounter with these aggressive insects. The attack resulted in severe stings and anaphylactic shock, leading to their deaths despite emergency efforts. The incident has prompted safety reviews at the park.

via Gizmodo|
#fatal-attack#laos#murder-hornets