A tourist was caught on video climbing into the waters above Iguazu Falls after dropping a cellphone near one of South America’s most famous natural attractions.

Incident Details

The incident occurred Saturday on the Brazilian side of the falls in Foz do Iguaçu. Video recorded by other visitors showed the man climbing over a safety barrier and lowering himself into the river in an attempt to recover the device.

The man managed to retrieve the phone and climb back onto the walkway without being injured. The visitor was later confronted by firefighters stationed at the attraction and escorted from the site.

Iguazu Falls, which spans the border between Brazil and Argentina, is one of South America’s most popular tourist attractions. The attraction drew an estimated 1.5 million visitors last year.

Officials prohibit visitors from crossing, climbing or sitting on safety barriers on both sides of the falls. Visitors who drop personal belongings into the water are instructed to notify onsite emergency personnel, who can determine whether recovery is possible.

The latest incident is one of several risky encounters reported at Iguazu Falls this year. In January, a tourist on the Argentine side of the falls reportedly crossed protective barriers near the Devil’s Throat viewpoint to retrieve a hat that had blown away.

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