A video published on social media has shown shocking scenes from Thailand, where several tourists were caught by the fierce flow of water at Mae Sa waterfall in Chiang Mai province. According to reports, the incident happened on August 15, when a sudden rise in water flow caught visitors on the rocks in the waterfall bed.
Footage shows seconds of panic
In the video filmed by witnesses, the tourists can be seen trying to keep their balance in the rushing waters while helping one another amid the strong current.
According to descriptions accompanying the footage, the water swept quickly through the waterfall area and within moments carried several people downstream.
The incident happened at Mae Sa on August 15
The incident was recorded at Mae Sa waterfall, an area frequented by visitors in Chiang Mai. The tourists were on the rocks when the sudden flood immediately changed conditions on the ground.
Cases like this show how quickly a waterfall bed can become dangerous, even when just moments earlier the area may appear passable to visitors.
Official account: safe evacuation and minor injuries
According to park authorities, the response was immediate and the tourists were evacuated safely. Reports say they suffered minor injuries and scratches, for which they received first aid.
No further details have been made public about the exact number of people swept away by the current or how the operation to bring them out was organized.
The warning came just seconds before the water rose
An eyewitness said he heard a warning whistle from a park employee just seconds before the flow increased with force.
According to the same account, he was preparing to approach the waterfall to take photographs when the water suddenly began to surge. After the incident, authorities temporarily restricted access to Mae Sa waterfall.
The incident has once again raised questions about risk control and response time in tourist areas where changes in water flow can happen within seconds.
So far, the reported toll remains without serious consequences, while the footage has renewed attention on visitor safety in places with high natural risk.