Passengers on a music festival at sea had the blues when severe weather caused their Carnival cruise ship to hit a pier in Jamaica, damaging it so badly that cruisegoers were stuck on the island a lot longer than planned.

The incident impacted the Carnival Magic ship at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Ocho Rios, reports said. 

“Strong winds and swells caused the pier fender to collapse under pressure,” a Carnival spokesman told USA Today.

The ship had to leave the area where it was docked, dock at another nearby pier later on and guests who were ashore were then able to rejoin the ship, the spokesman said. 

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A closer look at the damage to the Carnival Magic as it was docked Tuesday in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.  (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

The trip was part of what was billed as ShipRocked 2024, a music festival at sea consisting of “six terrifying nights of music & madness,” according to its website. As it turned out, they got more madness than they bargained for.

“We’re watching our ship sail off into the rainstorm. We’re like — nobody knew what was happening,” passenger Dyllon Price told FOX 35 Orlando. 

Passenger Adam Muddleton said the storm caused him and his group to be stuck on the Caribbean island for nearly 12 hours.

“We had a couple thousand people just out in a field in the pouring rain and no shelter, no food, no drinks. I think there was one toilet,” Middleton told FOX 35.

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The Carnival Magic is seen docked in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, during day three of the ShipRocked cruise on Tuesday. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

The ship left Miami on Sunday, according to CruiseMapper. It was scheduled to be in Ocho Rios from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time Tuesday.

Passengers told FOX 35 the mishap caused them to spend another day in Jamaica, and crews spent Wednesday inspecting the damage.

The Carnival Magic left Miami on Sunday for the ShipRocked 2024 sailing. (GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images)

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“I don’t think we ever should have docked,” Price said. “It might have been a bummer to skip Jamaica, but not as bad as it was to be stuck on the island for 12 hours.”

No injuries were reported, and the ship remained operational.

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Video has surfaced of the moments after a 10-year-old Maryland boy was attacked by a shark while vacationing in the Bahamas earlier this month.

The video, obtained by TMZ, starts by showing the bottom of the diving experience tank before it quickly pans up to the boy, whose blood can be seen oozing into the water at a rapid pace.

Someone points to what is happening, while a shark can be seen swimming near the boy’s legs. A man, said to be the boy’s father, can be seen jumping into the tank to pull his son to safety.   

“So what happened there?” a woman can be heard asking as the 21-second clip comes to an end, and pans away from the tank.

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The boy’s blood can be seen gushing into the water after he was bitten by a shark on Jan. 15, 2024. (TMZ)

The boy was participating in a “Walking with Sharks” excursion at the Atlantis Bahamas resort on Jan. 16, “which promises 30 minutes of fun for children aged 10 and up with nurse and reef sharks for $110,” the New York Post reports.

The diving experience owner said the following day that an internal investigation was underway.

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The video shows someone pointing at the 10-year-old boy, and someone can be heard asking what happened. (TMZ)

“Incidents like this involving interactions with marine life, even with the species of sharks included in this experience, are rare and never acceptable,” Stuart Cove, of Blue Adventures, said in a statement. The experience has temporarily closed and the company is cooperating with police in their investigation. 

The boy was bitten in his right leg and taken to a hospital for treatment. He was airlifted to Maryland for continued care on Jan. 17, the Daily Mail reported.  

The boy was bitten on the right leg by a shark during an “expedition in a shark tank” at a resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. (Google Maps)

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Cove said the incident is the first of its kind since the experience began operating in 2006.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Four fully loaded firearms were recovered by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport TSA checkpoints in a single day, according to a TSA spokesperson.

On Jan. 21, TSA reported that the guns were found at security checkpoints and did not make it onboard a plane. To date, 11 guns have been found at TSA checkpoints at the Austin airport in 2024.

The Austin Police Department was notified about the gun discovery. The owners of the guns now face a fine of $15,000.

“TSA doesn’t confiscate or seize any items, including firearms. When it’s suspected that a traveler has a gun in a carry-on bag, local law enforcement is called, and they take the case for adjudication and possible referral for prosecution,” a TSA spokesperson told Fox News Digital. 

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The Terminal exit to baggage and ground transporation is viewed on May 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Austin, the State Capitol of Texas, is the state’s second largest city. (George Rose/Getty Images)

Law enforcement is then guided by the gun laws in each state.

“Some states allow open carry and don’t require permits, while others require permits, classes and no open carry,” TSA said. 

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TSA said on Jan. 21, the guns were found at security checkpoints. To date, 11 guns have been found at TSA checkpoints at the Austin airport in 2024. (iStock)

According to the TSA, guns are only allowed to travel in checked bags, not inside a carry-on. The guns must also be unloaded and then packed in a hard-sided locked case.

TSA is also responsible for issuing fines and the traveler is also suspended from participating in TSAPreCheck from five years to life, TSA said.

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The number of guns discovered by TSA officers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport security checkpoints has steadily increased each year since 2018, except for a small decrease between 2022 and 2023, with 150 in 2022 and 118 in 2023. 

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Camping is a popular summer pastime.

The camping experience can change greatly depending on your personal preference. 

Some prefer spending a weekend camping in a tent, cooking on a fire for a full experience. 

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For others, a more luxury camping experience, also known as glamping, is more suitable. 

If you plan on spending any nights under the stars this summer at a campground, here are tips to keep in mind.

1. General tips 

If you are camping this summer, follow these tips to make your trip memorable for everyone attending. (iStock)

2. Tips for camping with kids 

3. Tips for camping with a significant other who is not outdoorsy

1. General tips 

Create a shared camping playlist for the ultimate jam session

Ahead of your trip, create a playlist on a service like Spotify that allows you to share it with others. 

When you create a shared playlist, other people can collaborate and add songs. 

This way, everyone on the trip can add their preferred songs to share.

Stay close to the restroom

Be mindful of where the restrooms are located at your campground. 

You may want to choose a site close to the bathrooms to avoid long walks throughout your stay. 

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When you head over to shower or need to use the restroom in the middle of the night, you’ll be glad to be close by.

Keep food secure to avoid unwanted visitors

Camping is more enjoyable when you’ve taken the proper safety precautions. 

To keep bears away, secure food and coolers out of sight in your car or in food lockers. Don’t eat inside the tent to avoid bugs as much as possible and toss trash often. Bring your garbage to wildlife-resistant trash containers.

All of these little things will lessen your chances of attracting unwanted animals during your camping trip.

Camping is a great activity that your furry friends can join in on and take part in the fun.  (iStock)

Look for dog-friendly campgrounds

Camping is favorable for those who have furry friends they’d like to bring along.

If you want to bring your dog on your camping trip, keep an eye out for pet-friendly campgrounds to visit.

On the flip side, if you prefer a pet-free experience, look for campgrounds that don’t allow pets.

Bring air mattresses

A traditional camping sleeping arrangement includes a tent over your head and a sleeping bag below you. 

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If you are worried about sleeping on the ground, bring an air mattress to place inside your tent. 

Sleeping arrangements can get tricky when camping, and it can be uncomfortable if you are sleeping on the ground for a long period of time.

Air mattresses will make sleeping arrangements much more comfortable.

Cook what you can on the fire

Cooking over a fire is a fun aspect of camping.

Get everyone involved by making meals like hot dogs or s’mores that can be toasted right on a stick.

While camping, plan your meals ahead of time and bring foods you can roast over the fire. (iStock)

Before you go camping, it’s important to meal prep ahead of time, especially if you are in more of a remote destination where there aren’t a lot of places to shop nearby. 

Plan out what you’re going to have to eat each day and pack all the ingredients you’ll need with you.

Find a campground with activities

Campgrounds are unique and include varying activities to participate in. 

These include crafts for kids or different hangout opportunities for adults.

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If you want many options for fun while you’re camping, look for campgrounds that provide a number of activities for campers. 

Cool down with water sports

Days spent at a campground in the summer can get very hot and sticky. 

Luckily, many campgrounds have lakes nearby to jump into, and some even have amenities, including swimming pools for guests to take advantage of. 

If your campground has a lake, you can spend hours participating in water activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding. Of course, don’t forget your fishing pole when you’re heading to the lake, whether that’s on the shore or out on a boat. 

When searching for campgrounds to stay at, look for one with lake access so you can enjoy water sports during your trip. (iStock)

Check the weather forecast

Unexpected rain can quickly make a camping trip uncomfortable if you aren’t properly prepared. 

Just before your trip, take a look at the weather forecast so you know what to expect during your travels. 

Don’t forget to pack any necessary gear you may need to keep yourself dry against the elements. 

2. Tips for camping with kids 

Bring games

Bring along a deck of cards or board games. 

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Your camping expedition might be a great opportunity to actually finish a game of Monopoly. 

Also, be sure to view camping as an opportunity for physical activity for the whole family. Organize a relay competition that involves a potato sack or water balloon race.

Get kids involved

Involve your kids in the planning process. Ask them what they want to see or experience on your trip. 

Offer different options for things to do on the trip and allow them to choose.

Get kids involved with your camping activities, like pitching a tent and telling spooky stories around the fire. (iStock)

Simple acts like pitching a tent and preparing the campsite for your trip can be fun for kids to work on together.

Spice up your s’mores

S’mores are the perfect camping dessert. While they are delicious when made the classic way, there are a few ways to mix up the recipe.

You can start by changing the chocolate. While Hershey’s is the classic chocolate in a s’more, you can use Reese’s, York Peppermint Patties or even a Kit Kat.

Instead of using a graham cracker, use Chips Ahoy, fudge stripe cookies or Eggo’s cinnamon toast minis.

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To make a s’more with perfectly melted chocolate, stick the chocolate inside the marshmallow before roasting it over the fire. 

Have a backpack full of toys

When traveling with children, it’s better to be over-prepared than under prepared. 

Along with games, bring a backpack filled with toys for your kids while camping.

Include a couple of new surprise toys to keep them occupied throughout your trip. 

Have popcorn for dessert

Another snack that kids will love is Jiffy Pop popcorn that comes in the pan shape. 

This can be made over the fire.

Popcorn made over the fire is a fun camping treat for kids. (iStock)

Kids will love the way the bag expands as the kernels pop inside. 

Make sure to pack along extra seasonings with you for extra yummy popcorn.

Give kids a bug catcher

You’re likely going to encounter insects on your camping adventure, and it may be fun for your little one to catch bugs. 

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You can get a bug holder and net for very little money.

Just be sure to put the insects back into nature after viewing.

3. Tips for camping with a significant other who is not outdoorsy 

Go ‘glamping’

For those who don’t want to sleep in a tent and want a bit of an elevated camping experience, glamping is the way to go. 

Bring your five-star hotel and amenities along with you and ditch your air mattress for a feather bed.

Glamping, or glamorous camping, can range from nights in climate-controlled tents to the cuisine of a personal chef.

Make it a group thing

It’s not always the wife or the girlfriend who is leery about pitching a tent in the woods; this can apply to men, too.

The more, the merrier: Camp with a group of friends for tons of fun this summer. (iStock)

Make your camping trip an event and invite a group. 

Good company can make all the difference.

Make a sleeping space comfortable

If you’re going to be tent camping with your significant other, make sure the sleeping arrangements are as comfortable as possible.

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Bring an air mattress, cozy blankets, pillows and a source of light for the tent.

Just these small extra accessories can make accommodations a lot more appealing.

Consider cabin or RV camping

If you’re bringing a first-time camper (or a significant other who is not a fan) to a campground, renting a cabin or an RV may be a good compromise for you both.

With these options, you can still enjoy the outdoors while also having amenities.

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Depending on the cabin or RV you buy or rent, there may even be a bathroom inside so that you don’t have to walk to the bathhouse to wash up or use the restroom.

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Holidays, especially Thanksgiving Day, are some of the most popular times of the year for Americans to travel.

Families and individuals travel by car, bus, cruise ship and plane annually, sometimes across the country for a quick Turkey Day trip.

While it is always more convenient to travel alone, families tend to plan their trips with the whole gang while school is out and work is winding down. Thus, resulting in the busiest holiday travel weekend of the year.

Packing will require the everyday essentials — but you might also consider taking food to or from your trip.

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Thanksgiving weekend is the busiest travel weekend of the year. Traveling with the essentials is a given, but if you plan to bring or take Thanksgiving food items with you, be mindful of TSA rules. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Whether you’re sharing in your culture with others by way of food, filling your bag with edible gifts for hosts, or taking leftovers home — especially on a short flight – be aware of what foods and drinks you can and cannot bring through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints.

“Whether first-run foods or leftovers, the same rules apply,” the TSA said in a statement to Fox News. 

A general overview of perishables you can take with you can be found on the TSA’s website. The six-page list of permitted food items is available on the TSA’s dedicated “What Can I Bring?” webpage.

But you might be wondering, specifically, about Thanksgiving Day staple items like mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey and dessert.

“Anytime I have traveled during Thanksgiving, not sure it’s allowed, but left over turkey sandwiches are always good to eat with a lot of mayonnaise,” Dante Boccuzzi, chef and owner of a diverse lineup of restaurants in Cleveland, told Fox News Digital.

Boccuzzi recommends keeping the turkey and mayo combo refrigerated up until leaving, and then enjoying the leftovers while waiting to board.

“Apple pie probably would be another staple item that would travel well,” Boccuzzi added. “Any other item most likely could travel well for a short period of time if you are able to vacuum pack it.”

The TSA told Fox that no matter the food you choose to travel with, you should ensure the items follow this simple rule.

“If you can spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it, and it is in a quantity greater than 3.4 ounces, pack it in a checked bag,” the TSA said.

“For example, jams, jellies, cranberry sauce, gravy or beverages in quantities larger than 3.4 ounces should go in a checked bag. Cakes, cookies, pies, meats, casseroles and other solids can travel in carry-on luggage in unlimited quantities.”

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Each airline passenger is allowed to pack a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in a single carry-on bag; however, individual containers cannot exceed 3.4 ounces. 

This rule extends to beverages, spreads and cooking sprays.

The TSA recommends packing away any liquid-like substance in a bag that will be checked-in. 

If travelers manage to find a liquid cooking essential that fits under the 3.4-ounce container threshold, it can be placed inside a clear quart-sized resalable bag within a carry-on bag.

Alcoholic beverages containing an alcohol content of more than 70% (more than 140 proof) are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage, a TSA spokesperson told Fox News.

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Almost every solid food item is permissible as a carry-on or checked article, including cooked, uncooked or store-bought meals and powders. 

For foods that require refrigeration or freezing to prevent foodborne illness, ice packs are allowed, but they must remain frozen completely solid by the time you reach a TSA checkpoint.

“Frozen turkey soup would also be great to travel with if it’s not considered a liquid if frozen,” Boccuzzi said. “I would avoid any raw products.”

On longer flights, dry ice can be used — but it cannot exceed 5.5 pounds per passenger and the packaging should be clearly marked and vented according to FAA procedures, the TSA’s spokesperson told Fox News.

Flammable items are not permitted in carry-on or checked baggage for safety reasons. 

Cake sparklers are not allowed on flights, either, which fall under the same category as fireworks, according to the FAA.

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Last but not least, to ensure you have an easier time getting your Thanksgiving food through checkpoints, the TSA recommends using clear plastic bags and similar containers.

That way, items can be safely removed from carry-on bags when inspection is required.

Fox News’ Alexandria Hein contributed to this report.

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