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On Wednesday, the US embassy in the Bahamas warned of sexual harassment against women renting jet skis. in Nassau.
Nassau allegedly has jet ski operators was subjected to harassment and sexual assault According to the alert sent to the embassy, many American women website.
Among the attacks were two US women who reported rape in the past month. A total of three rapes involving jet ski rentals were also reported last year.
The embassy said that sexual violence against women also occurred in jet skiing incidents.
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The US embassy in the Bahamas has issued a warning to American women renting jet skis. (iStock)
“Female victims reported that male jet ski operators picked them up from downtown Nassau and Paradise Island beaches. This includes visitors. From Junkanoo Beach to Saunders Beach and Cabbage Beach,” the US embassy said. “Victims said they were molested and assaulted on isolated islands near New Providence.”
Since August of last year, four Americans have been “hospitalized with injuries from a jet ski accident,” two of whom “required emergency evacuation to the United States due to their injuries.”
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Nassau jet ski operators allegedly molested and sexually assaulted multiple American women. (iStock)
“Due to security risks, US government employees working in the Bahamas are prohibited from renting and using jet skis in New Providence and Paradise Islands,” the embassy said.
Embassy officials also advise against it Jet ski rentals in the Bahamasbe aware of your surroundings, stay alert in public restrooms and near Nassau beaches, and follow local weather and marine warnings.
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Embassy officials also recommend avoiding jet ski rentals in the Bahamas, being aware of your surroundings, being vigilant in public restrooms and near Nassau beaches, and following local weather and marine warnings. (iStock)
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The State Department has issued a 2nd Travel Advisory for the Bahamas, as well as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, the Netherlands Antilles, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
A Level 2 Travel Advisory warns tourists to “be aware of increased risks to safety and security.”
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
