Turks and Caicos
Coverage of Turks and Caicos in the Nexus archive.
- Girl, 13, bitten by barracuda in bloody ‘horror movie’ attack during Turks and Caicos birthday trip
A 13-year-old girl named Claire Macdonel was bitten by a barracuda during a birthday trip in Turks and Caicos. She described the incident as a 'horror movie' scenario, with blood running down her arm.
- Popular Caribbean travel destination remains under Level 2 U.S. travel advisory
Turks and Caicos, a Caribbean travel destination, remains under a Level 2 U.S. travel advisory. The advisory highlights important considerations for potential visitors.
- Conn. Paralympian raises $250K in ‘Stronger Than You Think' swim-a-thon
Ali Truwit, a Connecticut Paralympian, raised $250,000 at her 'Stronger Than You Think' swim-a-thon to support women and girls facing challenges like limb loss. The event coincided with the anniversary of her leg amputation following a shark attack three years ago. Funds will provide resources such as prosthetics and water safety initiatives.