Harrowing video shows selfie-taking tourists being washed away near Thailand hotspot

This is the dramatic moment when tourists who were taking selfies were washed away by a flash flood at a waterfall in Thailand.The vactioners are said to have ignored warning signs as they slipped into a restricted zone at the Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai on August 15.They were taking selfies on rocks in the river when the flash flood surged into the stream at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.Footage shows the visitors stranded as the water rapidly rose around them.Raging currents swept several tourists downstream, while others screamed for help.One long-haired tourist was seen trying to crawl his way across the torrent.Park rangers later arrived to pull the group back to safety.

The tourists reportedly suffered only minor scratches and were given first aid.An onlooker, Arttie Martin, said he was about to follow them into the river when the roaring waters suddenly 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.”“Just then, I heard an officer blow a whistle, and right after that, it unfolded exactly as seen.It happened so fast.“I would like to clarify first that posting this clip is not intended to violate anyone’s privacy or publish images of the individuals featured without permission.“If any part of this makes those appearing in the clip feel uncomfortable, I sincerely apologize.

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“I am sharing this because I want it to serve as a cautionary tale for all tourists.“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, leve...