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US Embassy warns Americans to avoid jet ski rides in the Bahamas
USA Today • • world
Key Points:
- The U.S. Embassy in Nassau issued a June 15 security alert warning Americans about risks associated with jet ski rentals in the Bahamas, citing sexual assaults and safety concerns due to lack of regulation enforcement.
- Since 2024, multiple U.S. women have reported sexual assaults by Nassau-based jet ski operators, with two alleged rape cases in 2025 leading to charges against one operator.
- In response to these incidents, a new Bahamian law effective March 2026 prohibits jet ski operators from riding with guests to prevent unwanted sexual misconduct.
- Safety issues extend beyond assaults, with six Americans hospitalized since August 2024 due to jet ski accidents, including one fatality caused by an unlicensed operator in 2025.
- The U.S. State Department has previously issued travel advisories highlighting swimming and boating risks in the Bahamas, emphasizing concerns over unlicensed operators and unsafe conditions.
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