A Couple in Lisbon Turns the Selfie Trend Into a Tragic Slip
Picture this: a sunny Portuguese beach, the salty breeze, a glorious sunset, and an Aussie couple standing on the edge of a cliff to capture the moment. One wrong step, a dropped phone, and the drama unfolds in a way no one ever anticipated.
What Went Wrong?
Rui Pereira da Terra, the brave chief of the Cascais Port rescue squad, told AFP that it seems the fatal error happened *right around the same spot where‑ever they were snapping their selfie.
According to him, “the couple probably lost balance when they were trying to retrieve a dropped phone. The phones slipped, they leaned over to pick it up, and boom – they fell off the 40‑metre wall.”
Where This Campy Kaleidoscope Situation Took Place
- Ericeira: a coastal town 30 km from Lisbon’s bustling capital, famous for its surfing juice.
- Wall‑Worth‑Worry: tall cliffs and a 40‑metre high stone barrier lip‑sided by the ocean.
Why You and I Must Stay Low, Not So High
It’s not the first time a tourist’s selfie mission led to an unexpected tumble. Evidence shows that the wall’s parking spots and edges attract glass‑shiny, selfie‑obsessed crowds – and sadly, some vampires.
While we’re all about making memories, this incident reminds us to keep one foot on the ground and another on the beach life.
Side Note: A Global Selfie‑Slam
Clicking “selfie mode” has become a worldwide trend, and unfortunately, it’s a trend that often ends in a calamitous cliff-drop. Though the death of tourist on the Indonesian cliff may seem an outlier, it’s a real reminder that some places simply aren’t worth the risk of being a selfie hero.
So next time you dare to rock the beach selfie, remember to keep your phone in pocket and your feet firmly planted – Man! Safety first, LOL!
