Travel insurer Club Direct has confirmed that holidaymakers hit by falling coconuts will be guaranteed full cover under their travel insurance policy.
The news follows reports from Queensland, Australia that coconut trees are being uprooted by local councils fearful of being sued for damages by people injured by coconuts.
"Coconuts kill around 150 people worldwide each year, which makes them about ten times more dangerous than sharks," says Brent Escott, managing director of Club Direct.
"People may worry about being bitten by sharks when visiting
Australia, but I would suggest that we would be better advised not to sit under coconut trees."
