TL:DR – “Tourist Holds Baby Over 260ft Waterfall for Risky Holiday Photo in Argentina”
- A tourist at Iguazu Falls, Argentina, lifted a baby over a safety barrier for a photo, sparking outrage.
- The incident occurred at the ‘Devil’s Throat’ viewpoint, a site known for its perilous drop of 262 feet.
- Eyewitnesses condemned the act, highlighting existing warning signs against leaning over the railing.
- Safety measures are in place, but personal responsibility is essential according to park authorities.
- Previous incidents at the site stress the importance of adhering to safety regulations.
Tourist dangles baby over edge of 260ft waterfall for a holiday snap in Argentina
The tourist’s irresponsible actions have drawn criticism (Picture: Newsflash)
Holidaymakers were left speechless when a tourist lifted a baby over the safety barrier at the Iguazu Falls in Argentina.
Tourists at the ‘Devil’s Throat’ viewpoint could not believe their eyes when a man appeared to put a baby’s life at risk for a photo op.
The incident happened at the Garganta del Diablo platform overlooking the 260-foot Iguazu Falls on the Argentinian side on Tuesday, February 17.
In images taken by other tourists, a man can be seen lifting a tiny baby over the barrier.
The male tourist disregarded multiple warning signs telling people not to lean or climb over the metal safety railing at the ‘Devil’s Throat’ viewing platform (Picture: Newsflash)
Meanwhile, a woman appears to be taking pictures of the baby.
The drop from that point was reportedly around 262 feet, roughly equivalent to the height of St Paul’s Cathedral dome.
The eyewitness who saw the risky manoeuvre unfold told Diario Epoca: ‘Sending your child to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat for a photo.’
The images were criticised on social media, and it sparked the company responsible for the viewing platform to weigh in too.
They said that while the safety measures are in place to prevent dangerous situations, visitor safety also depends on individuals and their responsibility.
The walkway is lined with a safety railing, and there are reportedly multiple signs warning visitors not to lean outside it.
Tourists flouting the rules could face penalties and being banned from the area.
If the man, whose identity was concealed in the images, was identified, he could be barred from visiting other national parks in Argentina, it is understood.
Last month, a daredevil tourist climbed over the railing at the same spot to rescue a hat.
He was seen walking along the edge of the drop before he clambered back to safety.
Visitor attractions around the world have seen tragedies as tourists have fallen to their deaths.
Gymnast Natalie Stichova, 23, died after she fell a 262-foot mountain in Bavaria in August 2024.
Her fall happened when she slipped as she tried to take a picture near the Neuschwanstein Castle, which inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.