Reported about 1 year ago
On June 12, 2024, a female tourist was swept away by a river at the Sharawan Waterfall in Maqia Village, Pingtung County, after heavy rain caused the water levels to rise. The 34-year-old Filipino woman fell into the water and was tragically found dead despite a rescue effort by firefighters. The incident occurred as a group of three Filipino tourists were visiting the area, with ongoing heavy rain in the mountainous region leading to the flash flood. Local residents quickly reported the incident, prompting a rapid response from firefighters, but the woman was already deceased when found. The authorities are handling the case, while the incident is part of a series of unfortunate accidents happening in the region due to severe weather conditions.
Source: YAHOO