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Tourists are shown being swept downstream in Mae Sa Waterfall flash flood in Thailand
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Key Points:
- Tourists at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, were caught on video clinging to each other as they were swept downstream by a sudden flash flood on August 15, struggling against the strong current.
- Park rangers rescued the group, who sustained only minor scratches and received first aid; access to the waterfall was subsequently restricted due to safety concerns.
- A witness highlighted the rapid onset of danger during the rainy season and urged travelers to heed warning signs and monitor water conditions closely when visiting waterfalls.
- The incident underscores ongoing safety risks at popular waterfall sites, with similar dangerous encounters recently reported at Iguazu Falls in Brazil involving tourists breaching safety barriers.
