Foreign Tourist Swept Away at Kelingking Beach, Rescued by Jet Ski Guide
A jet ski guide rescued a foreign tourist from dangerous surf at Kelingking Beach in Bali. The incident has sparked renewed calls for better safety supervision at the popular but hazardous tourist destination.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing tension between tourism growth and public safety infrastructure in high-risk natural attractions.
NUSA PENIDA, Bali — A foreign tourist was pulled away from the shore by a powerful wave at Kelingking Beach on Sunday before a jet ski guide rushed in and brought him back to safety.
Nandro, 30, was accompanying three domestic tourists on two jet skis when he noticed a foreign visitor standing near the water with a woman.
Moments later, a large wave struck the shoreline and dragged the tourist about 15 metres out to sea.
People nearby began shouting for help. Nandro turned his jet ski toward the man and headed into the surf, reaching him before he was carried farther from the beach.
He managed to get the tourist onto the jet ski and return him safely to shore.
Nandro later said the rescue was the second time in two days that he had helped a visitor in difficulty around Kelingking Beach.
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