AdvertisementIndonesiaThis Week in AsiaHealth EnvironmentBali urges tourists to assess fitness after spike in accidents and rescuesThe warning comes amid a string of emergencies involving foreigners on the islandReading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPSCMPs Asia deskPublished:7:08pm, 14 Jul 2025Bali authorities are urging tourists to ensure they are in good health and physically fit before travelling to theIndonesianholiday hot spot, following a spate of emergencies and rescues involving foreigners.AdvertisementThe Bali Sun reported on Sunday that local medical and rescue teams were advising tourists to seriously assess their physical condition before visiting. The article also cited recent natural disasters and unfavourable weather that have affected the popular island.The call comes amid a recent string of visitor mishaps, although not all cases have been health-related.Last month, an American tourist went missing overnight near Nusa Lembongan, southeast of Bali, while on a jet ski trip. He was eventually found adrift at sea by search and rescue personnel.Foreign tourists exploring a market in Ubud, Bali. Photo: EPA-EFEHis jet ski had run out of fuel and he was later spotted by a local vessel, whose captain alerted authorities. The Bali Times reported that the evacuation faced challenges due to high waves, with an extensive operation involving police, health and naval units.AdvertisementThe Bali Sun also cited the case of an Australian national on July 6 who arrived on a Jetstar flight and suffered serious head and neck injuries after he fell and hit a wall at the airports baggage collection area.Advertisement