The most dangerous holiday activities revealed by top experts

"Last week, five scuba divers from Italy died while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives. The group, including 51-year-old Monica Montefalcone, a respected marine biologist, TV personality, and professor, as well as her 20-year-old daughter, had set off on a diving expedition on Thursday morning to explore the Vaavu atoll - but never resurfaced."

"It's not just cave-diving that's so risky. Even something as seemingly innocuous as swimming can have consequences. Also last week, three young women were found dead in the sea off Brighton beach. While the exact cause of their death is still under investigation, in one scenario put forward by coastguards, the women may have waded out to sea from the beach before getting into difficulty after stumbling off a shingle shelf where the seabed descends sharply into deep water."

"Whether it's the freedom of being 'out of office' or the thrill of trying something different while in brand new surroundings, it's clear the change of scenery brings out the inner adrenaline-seeker in many holidaymakers. So much so, in fact, that psychologists have even reported we are hard-wired to seek out extreme sport fun on holiday."

"Alexis Vergos, 22 and from France, was visiting Na Muang Waterfall 2 on the island of Koh Samui when he slipped on wet rocks on January 5 2025. There have been many accidents in the area, as the waterfall is a notorious spot for travellers seeking to take the perfect selfie shot."

Millions of people in the UK plan beach days, sunny retreats, and outdoor meals during the summer holiday season. High-adrenaline activities are becoming more popular alongside relaxation, driven by being away from work and the excitement of trying new experiences in unfamiliar places. Psychologists report people are hard-wired to seek extreme sport fun while on holiday. These activities can lead to severe consequences. Five scuba divers from Italy died while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives, including a marine biologist, a TV personality, and her daughter. Other incidents include three young women found dead in the sea off Brighton, with coastguards suggesting they may have stumbled off a shingle shelf into deep water. A tourist in Thailand died after slipping on wet rocks at a well-known waterfall while taking photos.

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