Mother Reports Sexual Assault by Parasail Operator During Family Vacation

Mother Reports Sexual Assault by Parasail Operator During Family Vacation

Imagine going on a beautiful holiday with your close friend and your children, only to be sexually assaulted and humiliated. For one woman, this was her unfortunate reality. While on vacation, the British mom was assaulted while parasailing in Tunisia. What was meant to be a relaxing time turned into a nightmare, one that she would never forget.

UK Tourist Reports Assault By Parasailing Operator

The British mother, a 52-year-old woman from Southport, had made a booking to go parasailing with her friend while they were on vacation in Tunisia. She thought this would be a great opportunity to get the best views from the sky.

Winds were particularly high on the day, and the women were told they would each need to go up separately with an instructor, instead of their original plan to go up together.

Her friend went first and had a great experience. But when it was her turn to go up, the experience took an unexpected twist.

She reported to The Sun, “I could feel the back of my bikini bottoms being pulled, and he was pulling the strap. He must have been tightening the harness to get me closer. His legs straddled around me; he had one hand up on the parachute, the other wasn’t. Then I felt him touch my leg.”

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She continued to tell them: “He was groping me and moving back and forth into me and talking to me in Arabic. I felt him pressing against me. I kept arching my back.”

The woman ended with, “I felt violated and dirty and was scared. He was only a young lad, maybe around 20. It was a horrible experience and I was really scared. I felt helpless hanging in the air.”

When the parasailing ride ended, the Bristish mom broke down in tears. She went straight to the water sports center where she had made the booking, and reported the assault to the person in charge. She then proceeded to the local police station in Tunisia and filed a formal report.

If you feel that you have been sexually assaulted while visiting another country, here are the guidelines you should take:

Rape and Sexual Assault Guidelines

  • Immediate safety: Call the police or ambulance. Contact your local Embassy within the country.
  • Reporting locally: Report quickly to preserve evidence. Do not wash or change clothes. Ask for an interpreter if needed.
  • Risks: Homosexuality is criminalised, and alcohol-related offences may affect reporting.
  • If not reporting: Embassy can help with medical care, insurance, family contact, and returning home.
  • Medical exam: Only possible if reported to the police. Includes forensic checks, STI tests, emergency contraception, and HIV treatment.
  • Investigation: Prosecutor directs case, evidence collected, suspect may be held 48 hours. The victim may need to identify the perpetrator.
  • Court: Private hearings with judges. An interpreter can be provided. Cannot drop charges. Compensation is possible.
  • Lawyer: Strongly advised for updates, legal protection, and court support.
  • Back in your country: Contact GP for support and STI testing.

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