A clip widely shared on social networks shows a foreign couple embracing each other and performing consecutive somersaults three times from the top of Du Gia Waterfall which is around eight metres high.
The foreign couple embraced each other and performed consecutive somersaults three times from the top of Du Gia Waterfall (photo cut from the clip)
The clip has drawn controversy. Many people said that it is too risky, while others have hailed the couple for their skills.
Du Gia Waterfall located in Yen Minh District is a favourite destination for foreign visitors due to its untouched beauty.
At peak summer from May to August, the waterfalls often have hundreds of people swimming each day, mostly foreigners.
However, the waterfall has not yet been managed by any unit. So, visitors come there totally free of charge.
Hoang Minh Truong, chairman of Du Gia Commune, admitted the situation in which visitors engage in extreme activities without proper supervision as in the clip. This can be dangerous and set a bad precedent for inexperienced tourists who might try to imitate them.
Since early this month, local authorities have placed warnings at the waterfall. The locality has also considered ways to operate the waterfall area effectively.
