Terrifying moment giant wave slams woman recording selfie video in Bali
A video shared by a travel content creator featured the terrifying moment she was nearly swept away by a massive wave at the popular tourist destination Angel's Billabong in Bali.'The day in Bali I almost died,' read the text overlay on the video accompanying Katy Johnson's post where she recounted her Easter Sunday visit, which took a life-threatening turn.While on the beach, Johnson was recording a selfie video on the rocks when a sudden rogue wave crashed into her, nearly pulling her into the sea.advertisement
'Easter Sunday in Bali really said, 'You wanna meet Jesus today?' Because I almost did. One rogue wave came crashing in at Angel's Billabong like it had personal beef with me and nearly swept me right off the viewing platform and into the next life. Not the kind of baptism I signed up for,' she said in the caption of her post.What began as a picturesque moment turned into chaos, as the wave surged violently, soaking Johnson and sending her camera tumbling into the water. The video ends in a blur, capturing only the turbulence of the wave and Johnson's shocked reaction.In the caption, she also spoke about the gravity of the experience after laughing it off: 'Learning that over a dozen tourists have actually died at this spot? That hit hard. There were no warning signs, no security, and honestly, no reason to think the waves would even reach the deck.'advertisementWith the help of her post, Johnson also called attention to the importance of responsible and informed travel. 'Your life is worth more than content. Responsible tourism means staying curious and cautious. Research your locations, be aware of your surroundings, and don't ignore your gut,' she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katy Johnson| Travel| Real Estate| Model (@iamkatyjohnson)Angel's Billabong, a beautiful but notoriously dangerous tide pool on Nusa Penida island, has drawn criticism in recent years for the lack of safety infrastructure despite multiple fatalities.Trending Reel
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