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4th foreign tourist dies at deadly Samui Waterfall as mangled body of a French man is found

• December 4, 2023 at 12:38 am
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Another foreigner dies at notorious Ko Samui Waterfall: Deadly tragedy strikes Na Muang 2 Waterfall again as 20-year-old French tourist Ryan Meghan becomes the fourth fatality in just over four years with his girlfriend present at the scene.

A deadly waterfall on Ko Samui on Sunday claimed the life of another tourist, the fourth such tragedy in just over four years since July 2019 when the mangled body of a French national, suffering severe skull and limb injuries, was recovered from the 3rd level of the Na Muang 2 Waterfall on Sunday morning.

A waterfall on the beautiful Thai island of Surat Thani in southern Thailand on Sunday claimed the fourth life of a foreign tourist in just over 4 years.

In the latest devastating incident, the lifeless body of 20-year-old French tourist Ryan Meghan was discovered wedged between rocks at Na Muang Waterfall on Ko Samui.

The tragic event unfolded around 3 pm on Saturday, culminating in the grim discovery on Sunday morning and subsequent rescue operation hours later.

Demanding and dangerous mission to retrieve the body from the third level of the Waterfall on Sunday carried out for the fourth time since July 2019

Local officials and volunteers, equipped with climbing gear, embarked on what is in itself a dangerous and tortuous rescue mission. 

Scaling approximately two kilometres from the waterfall’s base, they navigated treacherous terrain to reach the third tier of the cursed but beautiful scenic attraction where Mr Meghan’s body lay.

Mr Meghan, clad only in black shorts, suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull and dislocated elbow after falling to a violent death. 

20 year old was with his girlfriend when he fell to a violent death on the rocks which have claimed the lives of three other foreign tourists in 4 years

According to Phunchid Khamloon, acting chief of disaster prevention and mitigation for Ko Samui, the young man had visited the waterfall with several companions, including his girlfriend.

Ignoring warnings and venturing into the off-limits fourth tier, which was deemed perilous due to recent heavy rains, Mr Meghan tragically fell from a height of 10-15 metres.

The last tragedy on the waterfall was in May 2022 when 23-year-old Nane-Iosana Bodea fell to her death and a similar retrieval of her body was launched.

Deadly Ko Samui waterfall claimed another life on Saturday as a Romanian woman fell to her death

A Frenchman and a Spanish tourist met similar fates in July and November 2019, respectively.

First death occurred on 26th of July 2019 when a 26-year-old Spaniard fell off the top of the waterfall, followed 4 months later by a French tourist

On Saturday 27th July 2019, 26-year-old Spanish tourist, David Rocamundi Conesa from Barcelona fell to his death on the waterfall while just four months later, 30-year-old French tourist, Bastien Palmier on the 15th November 2019, also met his death on the same unforgiving rocks.

The latest rescue operation, on Sunday, involved personnel from various sectors, including the administrative department, police, as well as disaster prevention and relief units.

Negotiating challenging conditions, they successfully recovered Meghan’s body, lodged in a rock crevice at the fourth tier of the waterfall.

Jirapat Chuchan, the Permanent Secretary for Security, joined administrative officials, police officers, and disaster relief units.

The collaborative effort saw the deployment of rescue equipment to the accident site, emphasising the need for caution during the rainy season.

Officials say guidelines and warnings were ignored by the latest victim as was the case in other deaths some of which were linked to selfie photo-taking

Authorities stressed that the incident occurred in a restricted area, marked by warning signs and a safety rope. Despite clear precautions, Meghan and his group ventured beyond these boundaries, resulting in the tragic loss.

Ms Phunchid highlighted the inherent risks of the area, particularly during the rainy season.

With swift-flowing water and the potential for flash floods, tourists are urged to exercise caution and adhere to official warnings and directions.

The tragic demise of Ryan Meghan serves as a sombre reminder of the importance of respecting safety guidelines, particularly in Thailand’s nature reserves and waterfall areas. 

As authorities continue to underline the dangers associated with restricted zones, the incident prompts a renewed call for vigilance and the particular danger of attempting to secure ‘selfie’ photos for social media, a phenomenon which has been associated with some of the deaths.

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Young French Tourist Found Dead After Falling from Koh Samui Waterfall

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At 3:30 pm, on december 2nd, 2023, koh samui police officers received a missing person report of a french tourist accidentally falling from the namuang waterfall 2, koh samui, surat thani..

The Koh Samui police officers, rescue teams, and relevant agencies rushed to find the missing person who was later publicly identified as Mr. Ryan Meghan, a 20-year-old Frenchman.

On the incident day, Ms. Merina Emma and her friend reported to officers at the Namuang Waterfall 2 that Ryan and other friends visited the waterfall. However, Ryan went alone to play water in another spot and after 5 minutes passed Merina and other friends reportedly shouted for Ryan. There was no response, only Ryan’s sandals and phone were found on the ground, said Merina.

After receiving a report from the French tourists, the officers at the Namuang Waterfall 2 went out to search for the missing person, but the terrain was tough to walk on foot, the weather was bad, and the night was near, so the teams ceased the search.

Initially, Ryan was taken for an autopsy and kept at Koh Samui Hospital to determine the exact cause of death. Meanwhile, Koh Samui police officers would notify the French embassy about the case.

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Indian plunges to his death while taking pictures at waterfall in Thailand

Posted: November 11, 2024 | Last updated: November 11, 2024

An Indian tourist was found dead after falling from a killer waterfall that almost claimed the life of Eastenders actor Paul Nicholls. Debjit Sreemany, 29, and his friend Rahul Halder were hiking up to the summit of the Na Mueang Waterfall 2 on the island of Koh Samui when he reportedly plunged off a cliff while taking pictures on November 9 afternoon. Rahul said he rushed to the nearby Samui Elephant Kingdom Sanctuary to inform staff that his friend had disappeared. Tourist police said they received a report at around 2:35 pm. They arrived and set up a command centre near the waterfall entrance. Officers scoured the waterfall and surrounding forests, but found no trace of the missing Indian tourist. The search was suspended in the evening, as heavy rains battered the area. The mission continued the following day, November 10, when rescue teams discovered Debjit's body snagged in tree branches and rocks on the lowest level of the waterfall at 4:10 pm. He was taken to the Koh Samui Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Rahul said: 'We rode a motorcycle to the waterfall. We decided to walk up the stream because the main entrance was closed due to the rainy monsoon season. 'At around 1:50 pm, I saw Debjit slip and fall down the wet rocks. He slid down and disappeared into the water. He wasn't answering so I ran to the Elephant Kingdom camp to ask for help.' The Na Mueang 2 Waterfall on Koh Samui island has been the site of several fatal falls over the years, especially among tourists. The incidents often involve visitors venturing beyond designated safe zones. In 2017, Eastenders star Paul Nicholls was seriously injured and spent several weeks in hospital after plunging down the Na Mueang Waterfall 2 on the idyllic island. He remained trapped without food for three days before being rescued. In 2019, a French man Bastien Palmier, 33, died after reportedly trying to take a selfie close to the edge, leading to a fatal fall. A similar case happened in 2020, when Romanian tourist Nane-Iosana Bodea, 23, fell from a higher level of the waterfall while taking photos. She reportedly hit her head on the rocks below. In December 2023, French holidymaker Ryan Meghan, 20, plunged from the same waterfall while hiking with his friends. Authorities found his lifeless body wedged between rocks at a lower tier of the waterfall. The area is marked with warning signs and barriers to inform visitors of potential dangers but the waterfall's natural beauty continues to attract tourists, who sometimes underestimate the risks.

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Indian Tourist Dies after Falling from Waterfall on Samui Island

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An indian tourist was found dead on sunday (november 10 th ) after falling from a waterfall on samui island on saturday (november 9th)..

The Koh Samui Police told the Phuket Express that at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday (November 9 th ) they were notified that the 28 year-old male Indian tourist fell from the Na Muang Waterfall 2 in the afternoon.

Strong currents carried him down the waterfall and into a river. A search was launched until Sunday afternoon (November 10 th ) when he was tragically found dead.

The victim’s unidentified female friend told police that the victim had walked up higher on the waterfall to get a nice view and take a photo. She tried to warn him to stop but he did not listen.

He accidentally slipped, said the witness, and authorities told TPN Media that there are warning signs in many languages to warn visitors to be more careful when it is raining and slippery.

The name of the victim was withheld pending notification to his family and embassy.

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A 23-year-old Romanian tourist fell to her death from a cliff at the Na Mueang waterfall on Koh Samui, Surat Thani, yesterday afternoon, May 14th.

Koh Samui police officers received a missing person report of a French tourist accidentally falling from the Namuang Waterfall 2, Koh Samui, Surat Thani.

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Tourist ignores signs, falls to his death at waterfall

PUBLISHED : 23 Feb 2018 at 15:19

WRITER: Supapong Chaolan

SURAT THANI: A 32-year-old Czech man has fallen to his death from a cliff at the Bang Khun Si waterfall on Koh Samui after entering an off-limits section to take a selfie.

Emergency teams retrieved his body from a rock shelf about 30 metres below the top of the waterfall on Thursday afternoon after his companions called for help.

He was travelling in a group of eight Czech tourists who arrived in Thailand on Feb 5 and went straight to Koh Samui. They rented motorcycles to roam the island.

On Thursday they visited Bang Khun Si waterfall.

His travelling companions told police the man walked to the cliff edge to take photographs, ignoring the no entry signs. He was choosing the most beautiful angle for a selfie when he slipped and fell off the cliff. He landed face down on a partially submerged rock shelf.

Male friends reached him in about five minutes and gave him cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 15 minutes, to no avail.

Police, soldiers and rescue workers took about three hours to carefully lift the body back to the top of the slippery cliff on Thursday afternoon. He was taken to Koh Samui Hospital morgue.

Surat Thani tourism chief Samitasak Suttara said the cliff was part of a catchment area at the waterfall and was off limits to visitors, but some tourists ignored the warning signs.

Two other tourists have previously fallen to their death from the cliff, and three others have been injured in falls, he said. The most recent was on Feb 18 this year, when a Russian was injured.

The cliff section of Bang Khun Si waterfall is closed off with warning signs.

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