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The Tyler Madoff Story: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare
The death of a 15-year-old boy from New York highlights the need for tour operators to follow state rules.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Families Shoulder A Hefty Burden When A Visitor Dies In Hawaii
Getting a loved one back home can be a tedious and costly process.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
Stand Up Or Die: Snorkeling In Hawaii Is A Leading Cause Of Tourist Deaths
Breathing through a tube is uniquely challenging. And it can turn deadly for those who have health issues but don’t recognize the risk.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
‘Bigger And Stronger Waves’ Are Perilous For Visitors
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii’s unique topography, currents, winds and other conditions often catch tourists off guard.
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Ouch: An Eel Bite Is ‘Like a Knife’ Cutting Into You
Emergency responders think a Waikiki surfer who sustained serious injuries to his foot was bitten by an eel, not attacked by a shark.
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Why Are Sharks Attacking More People Than Ever in Hawaii?
Marine biologists have been studying the clash of humans and sharks since two people were killed off the coast of Maui in 2013.
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Influx of Box Jellyfish Closes Hanauma Bay on Friday
City to re-evaluate conditions before deciding whether to reopen the popular snorkeling spot Saturday.
