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Nighttime viewing suspended at Jeju's Cheonjiyeon Falls after tourist falls to death
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Korea Herald46 minutes agoWorld1 min readSouth Korea

Nighttime viewing suspended at Jeju's Cheonjiyeon Falls after tourist falls to death

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  • A tourist in his 50s fell approximately 2 meters into the water at Jeju Island's Cheonjiyeon Falls while taking photos on Saturday night, resulting in his death after resuscitation efforts failed.
  • Nighttime viewing has been suspended through the end of September as authorities investigate the incident.

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Why It Matters

Cheonjiyeon Falls is one of Jeju Island's three major waterfalls, standing about 22 meters high with a pool depth of approximately 20 meters. It had been open for nighttime viewing until 10 p.m. prior to the suspension.

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Nighttime viewing at Jeju Islandโ€™s Cheonjiyeon Falls has been temporarily suspended following the death of a man who fell into the water while taking photos.

On Saturday, shortly after 8:30 p.m., a tourist in his 50s fell about 2 meters into the water while taking photos. Other tourists reportedly threw a life ring after the accident, but were unable to save him.

Firefighters pulled him from the water about 10 minutes later. He was in cardiac arrest and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Cheonjiyeon Falls, one of Jejuโ€™s three major waterfalls, is about 22 meters high, with the pool below reaching a depth of about 20 meters. Illuminated after dark, the falls create a different atmosphere from their daytime scenery, and had been open for nighttime viewing until 10 p.m. before the suspension.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident by examining surveillance footage and are considering an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

The Seogwipo city government has cordoned off the area following the accident and suspended nighttime viewing through the end of September. The city said it will consider further measures depending on the outcome of the police investigation.

What to Watch

AI outlook โ€” possibilities, not facts

  • Nighttime viewing at Cheonjiyeon Falls will remain suspended through the end of September as stated by Seogwipo city government.

    Very likely ยท Within weeks

  • Authorities will consider additional safety measures based on the outcome of the police investigation.

    Likely ยท Within weeks

Open Questions

  • What caused the tourist to fall while taking photos?
  • Will the autopsy reveal any contributing factors to the accident?
  • What safety measures might be implemented after the investigation concludes?

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This article was originally published by Korea Herald.

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