Rasha Mediene traveled alone to Hurghada, on Egito. The 31-year-old American signed up for a diving course in the waters of Mar Vermelho. What started as a tourist experience turned into a complaint about inappropriate touching by the instructor.
The content creator recorded the moment with the class camera. Nas images, the professional touches her buttocks and legs underwater. Rasha tries to push him away. Ele grabs the legs again. The episode occurred during the first class of the course, which cost the equivalent of around R$2,000.
Instrutor respects customs at the beginning of class
The professional avoided hugging her when he met her. Ele cited Ramadã and the fact that Rasha is Muslim. The respect lasted until they entered the water. The tourist reported a sudden change in behavior. Ele made comments and physically advanced.
Rasha works as a lifeguard and swimming instructor at Estados Unidos. Ela felt vulnerable. Usava oxygen equipment for the first time and did not know the exact depth of the location. The class was private. Apenas they were both submerged.
Vídeo records the tourist’s touches and reaction
The footage shows Rasha pushing the instructor’s hand away. Ele insists and plays again. Ela described the immediate discomfort. Upon returning to the surface, the man continued showing off. Ofereceu rides to the hotel. Ela refused.
- Rasha recorded the class with an underwater camera
- Instrutor identified as Haithem M. Abd El Hamied, freelancer
- Toques occurred unrelated to security instruction
- Turista published the material on Instagram @roam.with.rasha
- Post accumulates more than three million views
The penny dropped when Rasha watched the recording in the bedroom. Ela was furious. “There was a camera and he still did what he did,” he said. The post is already circulating on several profiles and vehicles.
Repercussão and instructor contact after publishing
Back on dry land, Rasha processed what happened. The instructor got in touch after seeing the video online. Ele denied inappropriate touching. The tourist maintained her version. Ela highlighted the impossibility of getting out of the water alone during class.
Associação Profissional of Instrutores of Mergulho (PADI) requested case details via email. Diversos professional divers commented on the images. Eles considered the gestures to be outside the security standard. Rasha reinforced the message for other travelers. Confiem on instincts and set clear limits.
Vulnerabilidades in private diving lessons
The tourist traveled to showcase Egito as an accessible diving destination. Mar Vermelho attracts visitors from all over the world. Individual Aulas require complete trust in the professional. Rasha recalled that water pressure and equipment limit quick reactions.
Ela published the full report. The text mentions extreme irritation and a feeling of violation. Como lifeguard, she feels comfortable in the water in normal situations. The episode exposed specific weaknesses in adventure tourism.