Embassy warning urged visitors to avoid Bahamas jet-ski rentals
The Bahamas · Added 2026-09-14
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Embassy warning urged visitors to avoid Bahamas jet-ski rentals
Reported sexual assaults, crashes and injuries were behind a U.S. Embassy warning covered by Local 10 on June 15, 2026. The coverage described concerns about regulation of jet-ski rentals and advice to avoid them. It concerns the water-sports sector, not a finding against every operator. Check the original warning for subsequent updates.
Source: Local 10 News.
CBS Chicago also covered the warning on June 16, 2026. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2claKfpfvo
Operator response: Our News reported jet-ski operators’ objection that the alert was inaccurate and threatened their livelihoods. Read their response: https://ournews.bs/jet-ski-operators-the-alert-is-not-only-inaccurate-it-threatens-our-livelihoods/
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https://www.local10.com/news/world/2026/06/15/us-embassy-issues-warning-avoid-renting-jet-skis-in-the-bahamas-after-rapes-crashes/Read the original source for context, responses and updates.
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