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American tourist killed by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna

August 17, 2026

American tourist killed by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna

A 29-year-old Kansas tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, in an exposed area Sunday.

Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot

August 16, 2026

Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot

Travelers on high-speed ferries between Greece's Cyclades islands report brutal seasickness as Meltemi winds churn the Aegean into rough crossings. A travel expert shares insights.

Beach hero jumps into the water after spotting 3 girls in danger of drowning

August 13, 2026

Beach hero jumps into the water after spotting 3 girls in danger of drowning

Lillie Vehling, a UC Davis water polo player, spotted three girls bobbing and struggling in the waters of Lake Washington during Seafair's Blue Angels show.

Mystery Wi-Fi network aboard flight raises 'unusual' alarm about travelers' information

August 12, 2026

Mystery Wi-Fi network aboard flight raises 'unusual' alarm about travelers' information

A rogue Wi-Fi network called "Delta WiFi Fast" appeared for passengers on a Delta flight from Las Vegas, forcing the crew to shut down in-flight internet for 30 minutes.

Boater scared off alligator, then used rope to stop bleeding after Florida woman lost arm

August 12, 2026

Boater scared off alligator, then used rope to stop bleeding after Florida woman lost arm

A boater used rope from his vehicle as a makeshift tourniquet after an alligator grabbed a swimmer's arm in Florida's Silver River and pulled her underwater.

Elite rock climber's cause of death revealed after horrific accident at national park

August 11, 2026

Elite rock climber's cause of death revealed after horrific accident at national park

Rock climber Jake Whisenant died from blunt force trauma in a fall at Sequoia National Park, authorities confirmed. The elite climber set records on El Capitan.

22-year-old passenger dies after sudden medical emergency strikes aboard Southwest flight to LA

August 10, 2026

22-year-old passenger dies after sudden medical emergency strikes aboard Southwest flight to LA

Rain McMillan Walmsey, 22, became unresponsive on Southwest Airlines Flight 958 from Dallas to LAX, and his cause of death remains deferred.

Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight

August 8, 2026

Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight

Porter Airlines flight 444 from British Columbia was canceled after a toddler refused to buckle their seatbelt, stranding passengers overnight.

Caribbean hot spot gripped by water crisis, and tourists scramble to reschedule plans

August 7, 2026

Caribbean hot spot gripped by water crisis, and tourists scramble to reschedule plans

San Juan faces 48-hour water outages, and Puerto Rico's severe drought has raised concerns for tourists visiting the island. Some travelers have canceled dream vacations.

'We thought we would die': Passengers thrown into ceiling during terrifying flight

August 5, 2026

'We thought we would die': Passengers thrown into ceiling during terrifying flight

Thirteen flight passengers and four crew members were hospitalized after severe turbulence struck an Air India plane, triggering an aviation investigation.