A tourist experienced a perilous situation when he became trapped dangling from a rope while rappelling down a waterfall. The individual reported being suspended for about five minutes, during which he repeatedly struggled to breathe as the water continuously crashed over him.
The incident occurred as the tourist was rappelling down the waterfall. Video footage of the event shows the tourist suspended precariously as the powerful water flow surged around him.
While the specific location was not immediately identified, similar incidents involving flash floods at waterfalls have been documented, highlighting the potential dangers of such activities. In August 2026, a separate event in Thailand saw tourists swept away by a terrifying flash flood at a waterfall while taking selfies.