Travel Safety - Page 8

April 21, 2026

Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance

An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism.

April 21, 2026

Amtrak riders trapped for nearly 24 hours with overflowing bathrooms amid raging wildfires

An Amtrak train carrying 232 passengers was stranded for nearly 24 hours in Florida after brush fires near the tracks forced a halt. Outraged passengers described a chaotic scene.

April 21, 2026

Mexico pyramid shooter who took hostages and killed 1 is identified

Officials identified the gunman who fatally shot a Canadian tourist and wounded others atop a historic pyramid at Teotihuacan in Mexico on Monday.

April 20, 2026

Deadly shooting at historic tourist site leaves one dead, several injured as motive unclear

A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids left a Canadian woman dead and multiple tourists injured, according to Mexican officials and security reports.

April 20, 2026

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

April 20, 2026

Hidden danger at popular US national park forces trail closures as bear sightings climb

Due to a spike in bear activity, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee has shut down several trails, as there are risks to both visitors and wildlife alike.

April 17, 2026

Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat

After crew members aboard a cruise ship spotted distress flares from a disabled sailboat drifting near Cozumel, Mexico, the Carnival Legend rescued a man and his cat.

April 17, 2026

Cheap surgery overseas may come with devastating complications, doctors warn

Over three million people travel for cosmetic surgery yearly, but doctors warn the budget-friendly prices often come with extreme risks and complications.

April 17, 2026

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

The U.S. Embassy is warning Americans to reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime concerns and a heightened terrorism risk on the islands.

April 17, 2026

Man, woman killed in rip current as lifeguard shortage leaves danger zones in beach destination

Florida's Space Coast faces a critical lifeguard shortage with 45 unfilled roles as two adults die in a Cocoa Beach rip current while saving a child.