Tourists washed away at popular Thailand waterfall…
This is the dramatic second when vacationers who have been taking selfies have been washed away by a flash flood at a waterfall in Thailand.
The vactioners are said to have ignored warning indicators as they slipped into a restricted zone at the Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai on August 15.
They have been taking selfies on rocks in the river when the flash flood surged into the stream at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.
Footage exhibits the guests stranded as the water quickly rose around them.
Raging currents swept a number of vacationers downstream, while others screamed for help. One long-haired vacationer was seen attempting to crawl his means across the torrent.
The dramatic second when vacationers who have been taking selfies have been washed away by a flash flood at a waterfall in Thailand. Viral Press
Park rangers later arrived to pull the group back to security. The vacationers reportedly suffered only minor scratches and got first assist.
An onlooker, Arttie Martin, said he was about to observe them into the river when the roaring waters all of the sudden surged from the mountain.
“It was truly a matter of split seconds,” he told Viral Press.
“I was just about to take off my shoes and walk into the middle to follow the foreigners and take a photo of the waterfall.”
The vacationers are said to have ignored warning indicators as they slipped into a restricted zone at the Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai on August 15. Viral Press
“Just then, I heard an officer blow a whistle, and proper after that, it unfolded precisely as seen. It occurred so fast.
“I would really like to make clear first that posting this clip is just not meant to violate anybody’s privateness or publish photos of the people featured without permission.
“If any half of this makes those showing in the clip really feel uncomfortable, I sincerely apologize.
“I’m sharing this because I would like it to serve as a cautionary story for all vacationers.
“Especially during the rainy season, when visiting waterfalls, you should exercise extra caution, observe warning signs and instructions from staff, and continuously monitor the colour, level and current speed of the water, as conditions can change extremely quickly.”
Park employees said the incident occurred at around 4:20 p.m. local time.
Tourists are rescued by park rangers after being swept away by a sudden flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Viral Press
At the time, officers have been stationed at a number of areas close to the waterfall. They said they told the vacationers to go away the water shortly before the flash flood struck.
Authorities said water ranges have receded, but the Mae Sa waterfall stays closed to the public.
The Northern Meteorological Centre warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across the northern area, including Chiang Mai, from August 18 to 21.
The group, who had been taking selfies in an allegedly restricted space, reportedly suffered only minor accidents, according to reviews. Viral Press
Heavy to very heavy rain is predicted in some areas of the North due to a monsoon trough passing through the northern and higher northeastern areas, mixed with a comparatively strong south-west monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
Residents have been urged to be vigilant for flash floods, particularly in hillside areas close to waterways and low-lying areas.
Travellers have been warned to keep away from flood-prone routes.
Thailand is at the height of its monsoon season, which often runs from May through October, bringing storms and flooding.
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