Harrowing video shows selfie-taking tourists being washed away near Thailand hotspot
A viral video captures tourists being swept away by a flash flood at a popular Thai waterfall.
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Source diversity sample: VnExpress International · Yahoo · thethaiger.com · News.com.au · Khaosod English · The Daily Beast · nypost.com.
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A flash flood at Mae Sa waterfall in Thailand swept tourists downstream. The incident was captured on video, which shows people taking selfies before being washed away.
Coverage does not yet specify how many tourists were affected or their current status. The Daily Beast and the New York Post both describe the footage as harrowing.
News.com.au and Khaosod English both mention that signs were present, warning of the danger. The Thai government has not yet issued a statement.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 15h ago.
Sources (7)
- Injuries as tourists swept away by flash flood in Thailand waterfall VnExpress International · 18h ago
- Thailand tourists swept away by raging flood waters Yahoo · 18h ago
- Chiang Mai flash flood sweeps tourist at Mae Sa Waterfall thethaiger.com · 18h ago
- Tourists ignore signs, get washed away News.com.au · 18h ago
- Flash flood hits Mae Sa waterfall, tourist swept downstream Khaosod English · 18h ago
- Video Shows Tourists Wiped Out by Flash Flood The Daily Beast · 18h ago
- Harrowing video shows selfie-taking tourists being washed away near Thailand hotspot nypost.com · 18h ago
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Where did the flash flood occur?
The flash flood occurred at Mae Sa waterfall in Thailand.
What were the tourists doing before the flood?
The tourists were taking selfies before the flash flood swept them away.
Have any officials commented on the incident?
The Thai government has not yet issued a statement.
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