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Indonesian teen's drowning at tourist spot sparks safety rule calls

A 17-year-old Indonesian student, Elmi Febrianti, drowned on June 7 at the Apparalang tourist spot in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. She fell into the sea while taking a selfie on limestone cliffs, and despite efforts to rescue her, she was lost to the waves. This incident, along with other recent tourist deaths during outdoor activities in Indonesia, has led to increased demands for stricter safety regulations and accountability for tour operators. AI

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Indonesian teen's drowning at tourist spot sparks safety rule calls

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Aisyah Llewellyn ·

    Drowning of Indonesian teen at tourist spot spurs calls for tighter safety rules

    Yusran first learned about the danger facing his teenage cousin, Elmi Febrianti, at an Indonesian tourist attraction in South Sulawesi when he got a phone call from a family member who sounded frantic. Elmi, a 17-year-old Indonesian student, had been at a popular photo spot in Ap…