Of the many places I have traveled, seems Australia is one of the most deadly.

But I was told those 2m long black-as-death Tiger snakes I kept stepping over on the Overland Track hadn’t actually killed a hiker since 1966.

Statistics have revealed the hidden toll Australia’s harsh environment takes on tourists with drowning the third most common cause of death.

Lifesavers said many tourists failed to see rips and wildlife experts said even a koala could “carve up” an inquisitive foreigner who invaded its space.

Between 2003 and 2005, 28 tourists drowned while 65 were killed in car crashes and another 276 died of natural causes.

Heat stroke claimed the lives of three tourists, seven died scuba diving or snorkeling, two died hiking, one died parachuting and another died after being bitten by an animal.

CDNN :: How Australia Killed 2433 Tourists in 7 Years

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