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Tourists washed away at popular Thailand waterfall while taking selfies
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Tourists at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, were swept away by a flash flood on August 15 after ignoring warning signs and entering a restricted zone to take selfies on rocks in the river.
- The flash flood surged rapidly, stranding visitors and sweeping several downstream, but park rangers rescued them; the tourists sustained only minor injuries and received first aid.
- Authorities had warned the tourists to leave the water shortly before the flood hit, and the waterfall remains closed as water levels recede.
- The Northern Meteorological Centre has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across northern Thailand from August 18 to 21, urging residents and travelers to be cautious of flash floods and avoid flood-prone areas.
- The incident highlights the dangers during Thailand’s monsoon season, which runs from May to October and often brings storms and flooding, emphasizing the need to heed safety warnings near waterways.
