Mijal Grinberg and the Associated Press : American tourist drowns in flash flood near Dead Sea
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Title:He should have worn armbands
Name:Chris Linthwaite
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Problem is a desert environment is incredibly unforgiving, combine that with what I call holiday fever and you get a recipe for disaster.

Wadis are incredibly beautiful and interesting to walk down, particularly if you are having a romantic moment.

The truth is they are incredibly dangerous and if you don`t know the danger signs, or the weather forcast in it`s catchment area you may die, and if the conditions are right you will die.

Perhaps hotels should enquire where people are wishing to go and give safety advice. Similar to Youth hostels in the UK.