Travelers Aren’t Allowed To Swim In These Natural Spots

Published on March 27, 2019 By Jason Albert

Great Blue Hole – Belize

You can blame this one on Jacques Cousteau. Ever since he declared it as the ‘world’s best place to go diving’, fans of his and the sport have been exploring the big, blue hole. The only problem? They can’t get out.

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This is because the circular pattern acts as a giant vortex that swirls the water in powerful circles that sucks everything down to its bottom. Once down there, it’s almost impossible to climb up to the top again. It’s unclear if Cousteau went down there or was lying. Either way, it’s costing people their lives.