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Tourism in Las Vegas continues to decline as many visitors are calling out the once-packed Sin City for its high prices.
The latest statistics from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) show that only 3.1 million people visited in June, which is down 11.3% compared to last year.
The hotel industry is feeling the burn of fewer visitors, with occupancy dropping 6.5% while average daily room rates have lowered to $163.64 – down 6.6%, according to the LVCVA.
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Even the Harry Reid Airport has shown a decline, dropping 4.1% in year-to-date decline compared to the same time last year, according to the website.
Tom Reeg, Caesars Entertainment CEO, shared that it would be a “soft summer” on a recent earnings call, according to local reports.
Las Vegas tourism dropped 11.3% in June compared to last year, with only 3.1 million people visiting that month. (iStock)
A recent X user claimed to have family members living in Las Vegas. The person posted, “They say casinos are empty … People are being laid off … There is no tourism.”
Another X user shared a photo of an empty casino, captioning the post, “Las Vegas is dead, bro.”
In April, three lawsuits were filed against two resorts on the Las Vegas strip for incidents that occurred in the summer of 2024, Fox News Digital previously reported.
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Attorney Brian Virag, founder and CEO of My Bed Bug Lawyer, is representing the plaintiffs in these cases and commented on the situation.
“We wanted to not only make sure to represent them, but also to bring awareness that bedbugs in Las Vegas hotels are a real problem,” Virag told Fox News Digital recently.
The hotel industry is feeling the burn of fewer visitors, with occupancy dropping 6.5% while average daily room rates have lowered to $163.64 – down 6.6%, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. (iStock)
Many Reddit users have drawn attention to tourism issues in Sin City, posting thoughts in the “r/lasvegas” forum.
“While the economy is going downhill, the strip nickel and diming folks [sic] is gonna result in this, and it’s gonna get worse,” wrote one user.
Another person said, “Slow season in Vegas, no people, no conferences in summer, and it’s hot.”
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“I think it’s worth noting [that] last June, the NHL awards and NHL draft were both in town,” one user pointed out. “I went to both and met a ton of people and none of them were from Vegas, so that would account for a lot of tourism during that time.”
Another Redditor declared, “Vegas will never recover.”
“Despite the high price tags, with proper planning, you can still ensure value, comfort and memorable moments if you’re thinking of visiting Vegas.” (iStock)
Mallory Dumond, Travelmation adviser and supervisor, recently told Fox News Digital the cost of visiting Vegas has increased over the past year.
“Despite the high price tags, with proper planning, you can still ensure value, comfort and memorable moments if you’re thinking of visiting Vegas,” she said.
Dumond shared a few tips for those seeking to visit the Gambling Capital of the World.
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“Opt for a Sunday through Thursday stay if your schedule will allow. Often, you can find 5-star rooms at half the weekend rate! Same suite, same view, smarter timing.”
Dumond said that hitting nice restaurants can be more affordable during the day for lunch as opposed to dinner — and that visitors should take advantage of tasting menus or happy hours.
“Slow season in Vegas, no people, no conferences in summer, and it’s hot,” one person commented. (iStock)
“For those who don’t want to stomach the bloated costs in Las Vegas, I encourage clients to consider Atlantic City, New Jersey, for a more affordable casino-and-beach alternative with major resort brands and entertainment,” said Drummond.
“Napa Valley, California, is ideal for a laid-back, elevated vacation experience with delicious wine and Michelin-star dining.”
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Drummond also suggested, “if your top priority is a high-end luxury resort, check out Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for ocean-front extravagance, spas, yacht charters and 5-star all-inclusives that offer a better value than Vegas.”

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Wisconsin researchers recently discovered a 145-year-old shipwreck in a murky river – and it was a complete surprise.
The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association (WUAA), the organization that led the trip, confirmed the discovery to Fox News Digital. The ship was found near the city of Oshkosh.
Historians believe the sunken vessel is the L.W. Crane, built in 1865. It sank in 1880.
MARINE EXPERTS FIND LIKELY REMAINS OF 18TH-CENTURY TREASURE SHIP THAT WAS LOST FOR CENTURIES
“We knew the Crane was in the area, [and] that finding her remains was a possibility,” WUAA president Brendon Baillod told Fox News Digital.
“But we had assumed that she was most likely buried in the bottom.”
Experts believe the 90-foot-long wreck may be that of the L.W. Crane, a vessel last seen ablaze and cut loose from its dock. (Wisconsin Historical Society; Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association)
He noted that diving the wreck is not feasible, as the Fox River has very low visibility due to suspended sediment.
They used an archaeological-grade sidescan sonar manufactured in Sweden to find the ship’s remnants.
“We were amazed that her entire hull was still visible on the bottom,” Baillod said.
The discovery was also publicized by the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), which posted about it on Facebook in July.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, WHS maritime archaeologist Jordan Ciesielczyk described the situation as “a happy accident, and completely unexpected.”
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The WHS joined the trip to survey another shipwreck in the area, the Berlin City. That vessel was built in 1856 and sank in 1870.
“[The Berlin City] is another river steamboat, like the L.W. Crane,” Ciesielczyk said.
“These small steamboats would carry freight and passengers up and down the Fox and Wolf Rivers.”
“We were amazed that her entire hull was still visible on the bottom,” said WUAA president Brendon Baillod, seen at left. (Wisconsin Historical Society)
At the time of the trip, the WHS was unaware of any other shipwrecks in the area, the expert added.
“We were going upriver between two of the previous survey areas and kept scanning the bottom as we went along when suddenly this wreckage came up on our screen,” Ciesielczyk said.
“It was very exciting!”
“It’s a very strong possibility that this wreck is the L.W. Crane.”
Ciesielczyk pointed to “context clues” – including the ship’s size, shape and location – as strong evidence the wreck is the L.W. Crane.
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“In the summer of 1880, the barge L.W. Crane caught fire and was cut loose from its slip where it burned and sank into Fox River roughly in the area where this wreck was discovered,” the archaeologist said.
Poor visibility and fast-moving currents make diving in the Fox River extremely difficult, even for experienced teams. (Wisconsin Historical Society)
“100 yards away from this wreck are the remaining stone bridge caissons for the former railroad bridge on the river bottom.”
“The shipwreck we discovered was 90 feet long and 20 feet wide, which is roughly the same size as the L.W. Crane. It’s a very strong possibility that this wreck is the L.W. Crane.”
Diving in the Fox River is “very challenging” with the rough currents and poor visibility.
Ciesielczyk noted that no artifacts have been discovered near the site, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist – further research is planned.
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Future exploration, however, won’t be easy. Ciesielczyk said diving in the Fox River is “very challenging” with the rough currents and poor visibility.
Having gone diving “in a different part of the Fox River on another shipwreck years ago, I couldn’t see my hands in front of my face,” he recalled.
A sonar image of the suspected L.W. Crane wreck shows an outline consistent with historical descriptions of the ship. (Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association)
The latest discovery is one of many long-lost shipwrecks that have been identified in the Midwest in recent months.
In May, the WHS announced that a fisherman stumbled upon a historic shipwreck in Lake Michigan.
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The ship, known as the J.C. Ames, was used in the lumber trade before being intentionally destroyed in 1923.
Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.

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All across Europe, officials in popular vacation destinations have been grappling with the ravages of overtourism — prompting locals to speak out about the strain this has taken on their communities.
Last year, over three million people traveled to Paris, France, to witness the 2024 Olympic Games.
About 230,000 Americans attended the Olympics, accounting for the largest group of foreign visitors, according to the official website Paris je t’aime.
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Now, locals in the hilltop area of the 18th arrondissement, Montmartre, are sounding the alarm about the surge of tourism in Paris.
Following the Olympic Games, the number of visitors traveling to Paris has skyrocketed, according to Reuters.
About 48.7 million visitors traveled across Paris in 2024. (Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Paris officials say 2025 may rank as one of the busiest years yet, as there is a 20% rise in January bookings compared to last year, Reuters reported.
Montmartre resident Anne Renaudi has lived in the area for 29 years. She told Reuters a historic section of the city now looks like a theme park after it was made famous in the movie “Amelie.”
“People come for three hours, have fun, buy a beret or a crêpe, and leave — as if they were in an amusement park,” said Renaudie.
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She said, “We’re down to two or three butchers, two cheese shops. They’re disappearing one after the other … Now, it’s a lot of ice cream, crêpes, taco places.”
Renaudie heads the Vivre à Montmartre Association, which has proposed measures to crack down on the strains of tourism.
Over three million people traveled to Paris, France, to witness the 2024 Olympic Games. (Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP)
The group has looked at limiting tour groups to 25 people, banning loudspeakers and raising the tourist tax.
In 2024, 48.7 million visitors traveled across Paris with about 11 million of them spending time in Montmartre.
One popular landmark that tourists enjoy checking out is the 140-year-old Sacre-Coeur Basilica. It sits atop the Montmartre hill and is surrounded by narrow streets for visitors to explore.
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Local resident Anthea Quenel shared her frustration over the tour groups that congest the streets.
“Sometimes I have to really raise my voice and say, ‘Sorry, I want to pass,’” said Quenel to Reuters.
Montmartre locals propose limiting tour groups and raising tourist taxes as Paris faces strains from overtourism. (Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed/Anadolu via Getty Images)
She added, “It’s like Disneyland.”
The troves of tourists have impacted housing prices, with the 18th arrondissement mayor addressing the impact on residents.
“For me, the big issue is housing. That means fighting against Airbnb and rental platforms,” said Mayor Eric Lejoindre.
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In the past decade, real estate prices rose by 19%, according to Reuters.
Similarly, local residents of Mexico City have been making their feelings known about unwanted tourists visiting their home areas.
Mexico City locals hold an anti-gentrification protest targeting mass tourism. (Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Residents were protesting mass tourism, with hundreds of people taking to the streets and demanding stricter housing laws and legislation to regulate tourism levels.
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Government officials caved to the requests by announcing a preliminary plan to address gentrification and the other concerns of locals, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
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As overtourism continues to affect a number of travel and vacation destinations in Europe, many people have been sharing concerns about the impact of flying and some other forms of transportation on the environment.
Ross Bennett-Cook, a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, recently said carbon passports will become a reality at some point, according to BelfastLive.
Carbon passports would allocate a personal annual carbon allowance for United Kingdom residents.
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This type of passport would track travelers’ carbon footprint.
In addition, it would forbid them from exceeding a set limit of credits used for transportation, particularly for international flights.
Carbon passports could limit residents’ annual travel by allocating personal carbon allowances. (iStock)
“The negative impacts of tourism on the environment have become so severe that some are suggesting drastic changes to our travel habits are inevitable,” Bennett-Cook reportedly said.
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Fox News Digital reached out to Bennett-Cook for further comment.
Carbon passports stem from a similar concept that was discussed by the U.K. Parliament in 2008.
“The negative impacts of tourism on the environment have become so severe that some are suggesting drastic changes to our travel habits are inevitable.” (iStock)
The House of Commons debated “personal carbon trading” in an effort to cut down on emissions from certain types of transportation.
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“Individuals are allocated an allowance of carbon from within an overall national cap on the quantity of carbon emissions produced by individuals within the jurisdiction,” according to a report from the Environmental Audit Committee in 2008.
“Those who need or want to emit more than their allowance have to buy allowances from those who can emit less than their allowance.” (iStock)
“People surrender their credits as they make certain purchases that result in emissions, such as electricity and fuel,” the report states.
It concluded, “Those who need or want to emit more than their allowance have to buy allowances from those who can emit less than their allowance.”
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In 2024, the U.K. Office for National Statistics found that transportation contributed more to greenhouse gas totals than the electricity sector did.

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What may have been a Roman soldier’s monthly paycheck has emerged from under the ground, officials announced this month.
British officials recently unveiled the discovery of a 1,900-year-old Roman coin hoard in the county of Norfolk, England.
The hoard consists of 25 silver denarii in total, equal to the monthly salary of a Roman legionary — or citizen soldier.
RARE CHRISTIAN CROSS AMONG SPECTACULAR 1,000-YEAR-OLD VIKING TREASURES FOUND BY METAL DETECTORISTS
Adrian Marsden, a coin specialist for the county, told Fox News Digital the hoard was found in 2023, near the village of Great Ellingham.
The numismatist said the cache was found by a lucky metal detectorist, who handed it over to local authorities.
A 1,900-year-old Roman coin hoard equivalent to a legionary’s monthly salary has been discovered. (Andrew Williams, Norfolk County Council; iStock)
The coins were spread throughout the field due to farming activity over the centuries, said Marsden.
“We’ve had a few hoards like this over the years, scattered by the plow and often of a similar size,” he said.
Historians estimate the coins were lost between the 160s and the 170s.
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“The latest coins [in the hoard] show very little wear and cannot have seen much circulation before the hoard’s deposition,” Marsden added.
Seven of the denarii depict Emperor Hadrian, while others show the profiles of Emperor Vespasian and Trajan.
The reverse side of Roman coins often featured deities, virtues or conquered territories. Here, a depiction of Africa is seen second from top left. (Andrew Williams, Norfolk County Council)
Two coins feature Marcus Aurelius — one during his time as Caesar, another as emperor.
The coins had a variety of reverse types, or symbolic images on their tail sides. One is a personification of Africa, as a celebration of Rome’s provinces on the continent.
“This was a wealthy agricultural area in the Roman period.”
Another artifact was a Judaea Capta coin, minted to commemorate Rome’s capture of Judaea and destruction of the Second Jewish Temple.
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Though an exciting discovery, Marsden noted it’s not unusual for the area.
The denarius was a standard silver coin used throughout the Roman Empire. A legionary in modern-day Norfolk was typically paid 25 denarii a month. (Andrew Williams, Norfolk County Council)
“There are plenty of Roman discoveries in the area, including the occasional small hoard,” he said.
“This was a wealthy agricultural area in the Roman period.”
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Ancient Romans began settling in Britain in 43 A.D. through an invasion led by Emperor Claudius, after a previous invasion under Julius Caesar failed.
After nearly four centuries, the Romans began withdrawing in 410 A.D. – but not without leaving remnants behind that are still found today in the U.K.
The Great Ellingham hoard was found scattered across a ploughed field (not pictured) in Norfolk in 2023. (iStock)
In late May, volunteers at an Ancient Roman fort in Northumberland were shocked after they discovered two different 2,000-year-old shoes.
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In June, a museum in London announced that a giant “archaeological puzzle” had been solved some 1,800 years after it was left by Roman residents.
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The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has shared a stark warning about “birth tourism” to those who might be planning trips to America primarily for this reason.
“Using your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will have U.S. citizenship is not permitted,” the mission wrote on its X account this week. The notice was posted on Facebook as well.
“We will deny your visa if we believe your primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to get U.S. citizenship for your child. This is not permitted,” the post states.
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Hashtags #VisaWiseTravelSmart and #USVisa were included in the post.
Birth tourism refers to foreign nationals traveling to another country and giving birth there so that their newborn children can obtain citizenship in that country.
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is warning that anyone using visas primarily for birth tourism will be denied. (iStock)
Section one of the Fourteenth Amendment automatically grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States.
The most common visas abused are B-2 tourist visas and B-1 business visas – which is what prompted the State Department to introduce a new rule in 2020.
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“A consular officer shall deny a B nonimmigrant visa to an alien [whom] he or she has reason to believe intends to travel for this primary purpose,” the rule reads.
“These tourists often cite the superior educational and professional opportunities available in the United States as their justification for making such a trip,” according to a Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs report by the Senate Minority in 2022.
Birth tourists spend anywhere from $7,000 to $100,000 to obtain citizenship for their newborn children. (iStock)
The report estimates that birth tourists spend anywhere from $7,000 to $100,000 to obtain citizenship for their newborn children.
Nigeria loses over $28 billion annually to medical tourism, according to the local news outlet All Africa.
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A study published in the Journal of Women’s Health looked at maternal and neonatal outcomes for reproductive travelers in Chicago.
Researchers found that 88% of those seeking care were Nigerian.
in 2020, at least 33,000 births occurred among women who were on tourist visas. (iStock)
It is estimated that in 2020, at least 33,000 births occurred among women who were on tourist visas, according to the Center for Immigrant Studies.
In Jan. 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14160 — currently caught up in legal battles.
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Under the president’s Executive Order 14160, automatic citizenship for children of people in the U.S. illegally would end.

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The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has shared a stark warning about “birth tourism” to those who might be planning trips to America primarily for this reason.
“Using your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will have U.S. citizenship is not permitted,” the mission wrote on its X account this week. The notice was posted on Facebook as well.
“We will deny your visa if we believe your primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to get U.S. citizenship for your child. This is not permitted,” the post states.
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Hashtags #VisaWiseTravelSmart and #USVisa were included in the post.
Birth tourism refers to foreign nationals traveling to another country and giving birth there so that their newborn children can obtain citizenship in that country.
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is warning that anyone using visas primarily for birth tourism will be denied. (iStock)
Section one of the Fourteenth Amendment automatically grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States.
The most common visas abused are B-2 tourist visas and B-1 business visas – which is what prompted the State Department to introduce a new rule in 2020.
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“A consular officer shall deny a B nonimmigrant visa to an alien [whom] he or she has reason to believe intends to travel for this primary purpose,” the rule reads.
“These tourists often cite the superior educational and professional opportunities available in the United States as their justification for making such a trip,” according to a Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs report by the Senate Minority in 2022.
Birth tourists spend anywhere from $7,000 to $100,000 to obtain citizenship for their newborn children. (iStock)
The report estimates that birth tourists spend anywhere from $7,000 to $100,000 to obtain citizenship for their newborn children.
Nigeria loses over $28 billion annually to medical tourism, according to the local news outlet All Africa.
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A study published in the Journal of Women’s Health looked at maternal and neonatal outcomes for reproductive travelers in Chicago.
Researchers found that 88% of those seeking care were Nigerian.
in 2020, at least 33,000 births occurred among women who were on tourist visas. (iStock)
It is estimated that in 2020, at least 33,000 births occurred among women who were on tourist visas, according to the Center for Immigrant Studies.
In Jan. 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14160 — currently caught up in legal battles.
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Under the president’s Executive Order 14160, automatic citizenship for children of people in the U.S. illegally would end.

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A long-lost warship connected to the American Revolution has resurfaced off a Scottish island, courtesy of a well-timed storm — and it tells “a fascinating story,” those involved said.
The wreckage was first spotted by a schoolboy in Feb. 2024. He noticed the ruins after a storm swept away sand on a beach in Sanday, one of Scotland’s remote Orkney Islands.
After over a year of research by historians and local residents, Wessex Archaeology recently identified it as the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century warship. The group shared the news in a Facebook post and on its website.
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Pictures show the wooden ribs of the ship poking out of the dunes, still miraculously well-preserved 230 years later.
The ship was built in Chichester, England, in 1749. It traveled widely across the Atlantic, from Canada to Greenland.
The Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century British warship, has resurfaced on the island of Sanday, one of Scotland’s remote Orkney Islands. (Wessex Archaeology via AP)
The vessel was used as a convoy escort by the British during the American Revolution before it was sold off to whale hunters in 1784, the reports noted. Whale oil, an essential source of fuel during the Industrial Revolution, was coveted at the time.
In 1788, the ship met its end during a period of bad weather near Sanday – but all 56 crew members survived.
“Quite a few people are really getting interested in it and becoming experts.”
Ben Saunders, senior marine archaeologist at Wessex Archaeology, told The Associated Press (AP) the identification required a process of elimination.
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“You remove ones that are Northern European as opposed to British, you remove wrecks that are too small or operating out of the north of England and you really are down to two or three … and Earl of Chatham is the last one left,” he said.
A schoolboy discovered the wreckage on the beach, where the storm had revealed the wooden ribs of a buried ship. (Fionn McArthur/Wessex Archaeology via AP)
The Sanday community, made up of 500 people, was thrilled about the discovery.
The island has been the site of around 270 shipwrecks since the 1400s.
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Local farmers quickly got involved in the archaeological efforts.
They used their tractors and trailers to haul roughly 12 tons of oak timbers off the beach.
“I would regard it as a lucky ship, which is a strange thing to say about a ship that’s wrecked.”
Sylvia Thorne, one of the island’s community researchers, called the endeavor “really good fun.”
“It was such a good feeling about the community – everybody pulling together to get it back,” she said.
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“Quite a few people are really getting interested in it and becoming experts.”
With the community effort, Saunders said he regarded the ship as “lucky,” along with the fact that no crew members died.
“I would regard it as a lucky ship, which is a strange thing to say about a ship that’s wrecked,” said Ben Saunders, senior marine archaeologist, seen here. (Fionn McArthur/Wessex Archaeology via AP)
“I would regard it as a lucky ship, which is a strange thing to say about a ship that’s wrecked,” Saunders said.
“I think if it had been found in many other places, it wouldn’t necessarily have had that community drive, that desire to recover and study that material, and also the community spirit to do it.”
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“Incredible. Great job,” commented a reader about the research efforts on the group’s Facebook page.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Another vacation destination is calling out beachgoers over their swimsuits as hot spots continue to combat the disruptions of overtourism.
The seaside resort of Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, has implemented a ban against tourists frolicking around town in their swimwear.
Yannick Moreau, the town mayor, took to his Facebook page to remind locals and tourists that it “is forbidden to walk around topless or in a swimsuit.”
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“It’s a question of respect for locals who don’t want people wandering around their town half-naked,” Moreau wrote.
“It’s also a rule for basic hygiene in our markets, our shops and our streets,” he added. “It is also an elementary rule of public hygiene in our markets, our businesses, our alleys.”
The beach resort of Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, pictured above, is now banning tourists from wearing swimsuits in town areas. (iStock)
Municipal police officers are empowered to enforce the rule, with violators facing up to $175 in fines.
The town’s campaign is accompanied by the slogan “In Les Sables d’Olonne, respect doesn’t go on holiday.”
Flyers displaying the rule remind tourists that their beaches stretch seven miles, allowing tourists to sport their suits there – but not in the town.
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Les Sables-d’Olonne sits on the Atlantic coast of western France.
It’s known for being one of the largest seaside spots in the European country.
Tourists could get fined up to $175 for wearing their swimsuits in the town of Les Sables d’Olonne, France. (iStock)
Over 100 million international visitors traveled to France in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
Earlier this month, the mayor of Chetaïbi, Alegeria, called for longer and looser shorts on men — issuing a decree banning them from walking around in Bermuda shorts.
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“These summer outfits disturb the population. They go against our society’s moral values and sense of decency,” Mayor Layachi Allaoua said, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
“The population can no longer tolerate seeing foreigners wandering the streets in indecent clothing,” he added.
Over 100 million international visitors traveled to France in 2024. (iStock)
Officials in the coastal city of Annaba then called on the mayor to rescind his order.
After two days of controversy, the mayor reversed the order — saying he wanted to preserve “peace and tranquility” for both locals and tourists and that he was not influenced by Islamist pressure, according to AP.
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Another vacation destination is calling out beachgoers over their swimsuits as hot spots continue to combat the disruptions of overtourism.
The seaside resort of Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, has implemented a ban against tourists frolicking around town in their swimwear.
Yannick Moreau, the town mayor, took to his Facebook page to remind locals and tourists that it “is forbidden to walk around topless or in a swimsuit.”
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“It’s a question of respect for locals who don’t want people wandering around their town half-naked,” Moreau wrote.
“It’s also a rule for basic hygiene in our markets, our shops and our streets,” he added. “It is also an elementary rule of public hygiene in our markets, our businesses, our alleys.”
The beach resort of Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, pictured above, is now banning tourists from wearing swimsuits in town areas. (iStock)
Municipal police officers are empowered to enforce the rule, with violators facing up to $175 in fines.
The town’s campaign is accompanied by the slogan “In Les Sables d’Olonne, respect doesn’t go on holiday.”
Flyers displaying the rule remind tourists that their beaches stretch seven miles, allowing tourists to sport their suits there – but not in the town.
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Les Sables-d’Olonne sits on the Atlantic coast of western France.
It’s known for being one of the largest seaside spots in the European country.
Tourists could get fined up to $175 for wearing their swimsuits in the town of Les Sables d’Olonne, France. (iStock)
Over 100 million international visitors traveled to France in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
Earlier this month, the mayor of Chetaïbi, Alegeria, called for longer and looser shorts on men — issuing a decree banning them from walking around in Bermuda shorts.
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“These summer outfits disturb the population. They go against our society’s moral values and sense of decency,” Mayor Layachi Allaoua said, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
“The population can no longer tolerate seeing foreigners wandering the streets in indecent clothing,” he added.
Over 100 million international visitors traveled to France in 2024. (iStock)
Officials in the coastal city of Annaba then called on the mayor to rescind his order.
After two days of controversy, the mayor reversed the order — saying he wanted to preserve “peace and tranquility” for both locals and tourists and that he was not influenced by Islamist pressure, according to AP.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.