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A Florida jet ski operator is challenging a U.S. Embassy warning about Bahamian watercraft rentals, arguing the risks are exaggerated and could devastate local tourism. He points out that only a small percentage of visitors rent jet skis, and serious incidents are rare compared to other activities like cycling in South Florida. He insists most operators are reputable and compliant, and that a few bad actors shouldn’t ruin the industry’s reputation. While a task force has been formed since March 2024 to improve regulation and enforcement—with fines and license revocations already issued—consistent enforcement remains lacking. The operator calls for targeted reforms, not blanket bans, to protect both tourists and the Bahamian economy that depends on this industry.

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