A 24-year-old Russian actress, Kamilla Belyatskaya, has tragically lost her life after being swept away by a giant wave while exercising on a yoga mat at Koh Samui, a popular tourist destination in Thailand.
The actress, originally from Novosibirsk, Russia, had visited the picturesque Lad Ko Viewpoint, a spot she frequently praised on social media as her “home” and “the best place on earth.”
While filming herself on a pink yoga mat overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, a sudden wave struck, pulling her into the raging sea.
Eyewitnesses captured harrowing footage of her struggling in the turbulent waters.
A bystander jumped in to rescue the actress but he was not successful and his own fate is not known.
Rescue teams arrived within 15 minutes but were unable to save her. Her yoga mat was later seen floating in the violent waves.
Kamilla had been visiting the island with her boyfriend. Local police collected statements from him and other witnesses.
Authorities in Thailand have urged tourists to avoid rocky coastal areas during monsoon conditions, highlighting the danger of such beauty spots during high tides.
Thailand continues to attract Russian tourists, with many seeking refuge from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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