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Utah man dies on Hawaii snorkel tour, police investigate possible drowning
German visitor dead after apparent drowning incident on Hawaii Island
Debate over manta ray tours continues
Big Island manta ray tour operators mixed about proposed rules, possible new law
In 24 hours, two dead from ocean-related events on Big Island
5 injured when boat heading to manta ray dive runs aground off Hawaii Island
Police investigating possible drowning at Hōnaunau boat ramp
Manta ray tours popularity prompts regulation
Manta ray snorkeling off Big Island to see new rules in place to address safety
Additional community input ahead for proposed manta viewing rules
Young manta ray dies after anchor line entanglement
Calls for more protection grow after beloved manta ray dies on Oahu’s North Shore
Community mourns loss of tour crew operator as investigation on cause continues
Authorities investigate death of Big Island tour boat crew member
Fatal boating accident brings safety concerns to surface
Profit Over Safety: Ecotourism Gone Wrong?
2nd manta ray in less than a month has been found injured off Kona
State takes action after manta ray found gouged off Hawaii Island
Army identifies soldier killed in Hawaii boat accident
The Days Of Easy Access To Dolphins In Hawaii May Be Ending
Manta rays off Kona coast: not everyone abiding by the rules
Kailua boat driver receives citation after fatal collision with diver
How to save lives without scaring tourists away
Is Hawaii doing enough to oversee commercial tour operators?
Families shoulder a hefty burden when a visitor dies in Hawaii
Snorkeling in Hawaii is a leading cause of tourist deaths
Death in Paradise is all too frequent for visitors of Hawaii
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