Ocean safety experts, tourism officials, lawmakers and families who have lost loved ones have definite ideas about keeping visitors safe in Hawaii.
Dying For Vacation
Why are so many tourists dying in Hawaiʻi? We examine the causes of visitor deaths and the effort — or lack of it — to address one of the highest rates of visitor drownings in the country.
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Is Hawaii Doing Enough To Oversee Commercial Tour Operators?
It’s difficult for consumers to check up on tour companies, including their safety record or whether tour guides are qualified and trained.
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Families Shoulder A Hefty Burden When A Visitor Dies In Hawaii
Getting a loved one back home can be a tedious and costly process.
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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.
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Death In Paradise Is All Too Frequent For Visitors To Hawaii
Yet state, county and even tourism officials are doing little to try to reduce what’s become one of the highest rates of visitor deaths in the nation.