An American tourist died after falling off a cliff while taking a selfie on the Greek island of Zakynthos, police have said.
Diannarosa Alduncin Delgado, 22, who had dual American-Cuban
citizenship, was on holiday with her boyfriend, Farid Mohsanshervin,
also a US citizen.
According to reports, Ms Delgado was taking a photo against the
backdrop of Shipwreck Cove (pictured), one of Greece’s most idyllic
beaches and a popular tourist area.
It’s named after a ship that ran
aground during a smuggling trip which can still be seen on the sands.
The cliffs surrounding it are up to 900 feet tall.
A police officer involved in the case told local media: “She was
trying to capture the moment with a selfie when she lost her balance and
fell off.”
Ms Delgado’s boyfriend said that she was “standing as close as
possible to the edge of the cliff to get the best possible shot of
herself and the famous shipwreck.”
Local media also reported that the victim had shouted before tripping
over the cliff. Her body was recovered by the coastguard on Monday.
As the investigation into the incident continues, residents have
called for security measures to be introduced in the area to prevent
further accidents.
Two months ago a Greek student aged 23 also died while taking a selfie in the same spot.
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