DestinationsThe safety fence at Villa Gajah Mas waterfall gave way, causing the 49-year-old man to plunge 25 metres.

Italian tourist dies after falling from Bali waterfall

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The tourist fell to his death when a guard rail gave way at Villa Gajah Mas waterfall.
The tourist fell to his death when a guard rail gave way at Villa Gajah Mas waterfall. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Andrii Vergeles

An Italian tourist has died after falling 25m when a guard rail gave way at the Villa Gajah Mas waterfall in Bali.

The 49-year-old man was visiting the waterfall while on vacation with his girlfriend on 4 August.

The waterfall guard told reporters that the couple climbed down to a ridge that housed two wooden seats and an iron-fenced railing to help prevent falls.

The man and his partner are said to have stood by the iron railing to take a photo when the fence collapsed, resulting in them both falling into the water below.

The man is said to have died instantly while his partner sustained minor injuries and was able to call for help.

The local police unit and the Tabanan Regional Disaster Management Agency were called to assist with the rescue.

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