All articles tagged with #tourists
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.
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.
An armed gunman atop a Teotihuacan pyramid opened fire on tourists north of Mexico City, killing a Canadian and injuring more than a dozen others, prompting authorities to close the pyramids at the historic site.
A lone gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City, fatally shooting a Canadian woman and injuring several other visitors before killing himself; authorities said 13 people from multiple countries were hurt, with Mexican officials coordinating security and international assistance as the investigation continues.
A gunman opened fire on tourists at Teotihuacán’s ancient pyramids in Mexico, injuring several people and killing a Canadian national; authorities are investigating, with no immediately known motive and no group claiming responsibility.
A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City, killing a Canadian tourist and wounding several other visitors before taking his own life; authorities recovered a handgun and launched an investigation, with consular officials assisting families and officials stressing the site remains a major tourist destination.
Seven Chinese tourists, including a couple with a 14-year-old, died when their UAZ car fell through thin ice on Lake Baikal near Olkhon Island, sinking about 18 meters; one passenger survived. Divers recovered the bodies and investigators opened a case over safety violations as Baikal ice remains dangerously unstable in winter.
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.
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.
A helicopter crashed while descending Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people including tourists and a pilot, prompting an investigation by Tanzanian authorities.
The Canyon Road Farolito Walk is attracting both tourists and locals, making it a popular event in the area.
A massive avalanche occurred near Annapurna, one of the deadliest mountains in the Himalayas, with tourists watching from a safe distance at the North Annapurna base camp. The avalanche grew larger and closer, causing zero visibility and prompting concern, but no injuries were reported.
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.
A plane carrying mostly foreign tourists crashed in Kenya's coastal region en route to Maasai Mara, killing 11 people including the pilot, with investigations ongoing amid poor weather conditions.
Venice is cracking down on unruly tourists who engage in illegal and disruptive behaviors, such as swimming in canals and causing disturbances, by increasing fines, bans, and implementing a tourist tax to protect its historic sites and residents.