US tourist killed by jet ski in Jamaica

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica โ€” A tourist reportedly lost his life Tuesday afternoon in a jet-ski accident in the resort town of Negril, Westmoreland.

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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica โ€” A tourist reportedly lost his life Tuesday afternoon in a jet-ski accident in the resort town of Negril, Westmoreland.

The guest who was staying at the Travellers Beach Resort in Negril was on vacation from the United States.

According to a source claiming to be an eyewitness to the incident, the visitor was swimming near the hotel where he was staying, when he was hit by the jet ski.

Co-owner of Travellers Beach Resort, Winthorpe Wellington, said information received from other guests who reportedly witnessed the incident is that the jet-ski operator did not stop after the accident.

He added that operation of jet skis has been a cause for concern in the resort town.

WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:

  • According to a source claiming to be an eyewitness to the incident, the visitor was swimming near the hotel where he was staying, when he was hit by the jet ski.
  • The guest who was staying at the Travellers Beach Resort in Negril was on vacation from the United States.
  • Co-owner of Travellers Beach Resort, Winthorpe Wellington, said information received from other guests who reportedly witnessed the incident is that the jet-ski operator did not stop after the accident.

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