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Woman in parasailing accident still in critical condition, hospital says

By Andy Boyle, Danny Valentine and Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Parasailing accidents along Florida's west coast have killed or severely injured numerous people in the past 20 years, yet the industry remains largely unregulated. No state or federal agency inspects or certifies parasailing equipment and no specific license is given to parasailing operations. The ...

Regulations fly by Florida's parasail industry

Every so often, parasailers soaring above the Gulf of Mexico off Florida's west coast tumble from the sky and plummet into the water or onto the beach.

FWC launches criminal probe into Parasail accident

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is launching a criminal  investigation into a Parasail accident on Clearwater Beach that injured two people.

Tourists' deaths in Turkey prompt safety warnings

British holidaymakers have been urged to exercise caution before booking excursions or watersports activities in Turkey, following several deaths in recent months.

Report on Ocean Isle Beach parasailing deaths almost ready for D.C.

The 5th District U.S. Coast Guard within days will send a report to U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on its investigation into a fatal parasail accident nearly a year ago off Ocean Isle Beach, said Coast Guard Cmdr.