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The series of tourist deaths that have come out of the Dominican Republic has raised concerns among travelers, according to a new study.

A survey conducted by Consumer Reports found that 78% of respondents were concerned about US tourists dying in the embattled destination, according to Travel Weekly.

Of those concerned, 59% said that they would purchase travel insurance should they head to the Caribbean island.

The study revealed that only 2$ of the 650 participants had booked trips to the country — but that 82% made arrangements to travel to other close destinations stateside, in Canada or Mexico.

The survey’s results were released as the State Department confirmed this week that a Georgia man died on vacation in the island nation.

Tracy Jerome Jester Jr., 31, died of “respiratory issues” on March 17 following a day of sightseeing, ABC News reported.

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