Dominican Republic deaths, disappearances scare tourists

Two tourists recently died or disappeared in the Dominican Republic under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns about tourist safety. One was found dead in the surf, and the other vanished without a trace. Dorian Christian MacDonald was found dead in June, while Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in March; both incidents occurred at popular resorts. These events have prompted renewed scrutiny of the Dominican Republic, which has a history of unexplained tourist deaths. The US State Department has issued a travel advisory, and families are demanding answers, as the Dominican Republic struggles to address a pattern of mysterious incidents involving tourists.