Tourists cling to each other in desperate struggle as raging flood sweeps them down waterfall
Desperate tourists were caught on video clinging to one another for dear life as they were swept downstream by raging water during a flash flood at a waterfall in Thailand.
The incident happened at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai Aug.
15, when tourists ventured onto rocks in the water at Doi Suthep-Pui National Park , according to Viral Press.
Video shows rushing water surrounding the group as the tourists struggled against the strong current and tried to help one another.
TOURIST BREACHES SAFETY BARRIER AT WORLD’S LARGEST WATERFALL SYSTEM TO RECOVER CELLPHONE Several people held onto each other and attempted to stay on their feet before some were swept downstream by the force of the water.
One tourist is seen struggling to make his way through the water as others scream for help.
Park rangers later helped bring the group to safety.
The tourists reportedly suffered only minor scratches and were given first aid, according to Viral Press.
Witness Arttie Martin told Viral Press he had been preparing to enter the water himself to take a photo when he heard a park officer blow a whistle moments before the flash flood struck.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "It was truly a matter of split seconds," Martin said.
"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," he added.
Martin said he shared footage of the frightening incident as a warning to other travelers about how quickly conditions can become dangerous around waterfalls during Thailand's rainy season .
"Especially during the rainy season, when visiting waterfalls, you should exercise extra caution, observe warning signs and instructions from staff and continuously monitor the color, level and current speed of the water, as conditions can change extremely quickly," he said.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Access to Mae Sa Waterfall remained restricted after the flash flood, according to Viral Press.
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