Giancarlo Zicari dies in fatal Bali waterfall fall
Fatal Bali waterfall fall death of Giancarlo Zicari – Obituary
Giancarlo Zicari, a 49-year-old engineer from Rome, Italy, tragically lost his life while taking a selfie with his girlfriend, Ilaria Biagi, at the Gajah Mas waterfalls in Bali’s Baturiti district on Sunday around 11:30 a.m.
Zicari and Biagi had positioned themselves on a viewing terrace equipped with two wooden seats next to an iron railing designed to prevent falls. As they leaned against the metal railing for a photo, it reportedly gave way, causing both to plummet into the ravine below.
The fall proved fatal for Zicari, who was found dead at the base of the waterfall. Biagi, despite suffering a mild head injury and several abrasions, survived the fall. She sought help and was subsequently given first aid and transported to a hospital.
Authorities recovered Zicari’s body and transported it to the Baturiti Health Centre in Tabanan. Local police have confirmed the incident but have not provided details on whether the railing’s collapse contributed to Zicari’s death.
This incident underscores a growing issue highlighted by recent research, which suggests that selfie-taking may present a significant public health risk. A study reviewed by the iO Foundation found that between January 2008 and July 2021, 379 individuals globally were killed while taking selfies, with falls from height being the most common cause of death. Tourists are particularly vulnerable, with many falling from cliffs or waterfalls in their quest for the perfect photo. The study also noted that victims are often young adults and more frequently female tourists.
Fatal Bali waterfall fall death of Giancarlo Zicari – Obituary Giancarlo Zicari, a 49-year-old engineer from Rome, Italy, tragically lost his life while taking a selfie with his girlfriend, Ilaria Biagi, at the Gajah Mas waterfalls in Bali’s Baturiti district on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. Zicari and Biagi had positioned themselves on a viewing…
Fatal Bali waterfall fall death of Giancarlo Zicari – Obituary Giancarlo Zicari, a 49-year-old engineer from Rome, Italy, tragically lost his life while taking a selfie with his girlfriend, Ilaria Biagi, at the Gajah Mas waterfalls in Bali’s Baturiti district on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. Zicari and Biagi had positioned themselves on a viewing…