Foreign office warning after brits die in european country

JUST A MONTH AGO, A BRITISH MAN AND HIS PILOT PLUNGED THOUSANDS OF FEET TO THEIR DEATHS 14:35, 20 May 2025 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has shared new travel advice for

Turkey in a fresh update after British nationals died whilst paragliding there, reminding people: “Paragliding is an extreme sport and carries the risk of serious injury or death. “British

nationals have died or been seriously injured whilst paragliding in Turkey. Make sure you are given full instructions and training before your activity.” Brits have been reminded that if

they are near where paragliding activities take place, to be aware that the landing area may be in a public place. You should also keep a reasonable distance from potential landing zones for

your personal safety. _FOR OUR FREE DAILY BRIEFING ON THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING THE NATION,__ SIGN UP TO THE WALES MATTERS NEWSLETTER HERE_ Just a month ago, a British man and his pilot

plunged thousands of feet to their deaths after their parachute malfunctioned in a horror paragliding accident. The unnamed tourist had leapt from a 6,500ft mountain in the Babadag

paragliding spot in Fethiye, Turkey, under the care of his pilot in April during an adrenaline-fuelled flight. But the pair's parachute malfunctioned shortly after their 11.45am

takeoff, Turkish media reported, sending the 22-year-old and 29-year-old plummeting to their deaths on jagged rocks set along the mountainside. The Foreign Office also shares advice to

people regarding other extreme sports and how to stay safe: QUAD BIKING AND MOPEDS Quad biking is an extreme sport and carries the risk of serious injury or death. You need specific travel

insurance to cover quad biking. Always read the details of your insurance cover, especially the small print and exclusions on your policy. Make sure you are given full instructions and

training before your activity. Insurance sold by the hire company usually only provides third party liability. It’s likely you will be charged for any damage to the rental vehicle and you

may face arrest if you do not pay. If you hire a moped you need a valid driving licence with at least category A1 - ‘light motorcycle’. Make sure the vehicle is in good condition. Drivers

and passengers must wear helmets. Failure to do so may invalidate your insurance. If police stop you, they will fine you and take your licence. JEEP SAFARIS Jeep safaris can be dangerous -

there were a number of reported accidents in 2023. If you join a jeep safari, use a reputable company which has adequate health and safety procedures and equipment. Always check that

activities are covered by your insurance. WATER SPORTS Book activities at a licensed water sports centre and before you start: * make sure the paperwork is completed * ask for a safety

demonstration * make sure you know how to call for help Obey any warning signs and flags on beaches. Follow instructions from lifeguards and observe the flag indicators on beaches. Follow

local advice if jellyfish or urchins are present. You can see information on water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society, while the Royal Society for the Prevention of

Accidents (ROSPA) has a watersports safety abroad guide. Article continues below