2 DEAD 1 INJURED AS HUGE TREE FELL ON TOURISTS IN BALI'S MONKEY FOREST

A tragic accident unfolded at Bali's Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary on Tuesday, as a massive tree toppled over during strong winds and heavy rain, killing two tourists and injuring another. The serene destination in Ubud, famous for its lush surroundings and playful macaques, turned into a scene of chaos, now captured in a chilling video circulating online.  

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The victims have been identified as tourists from France and South Korea. A second South Korean woman was critically injured and is currently receiving treatment in a Ubud hospital, local reports confirmed.  

The widely-shared footage reveals the horrifying moment the towering tree crashed onto a pathway filled with visitors, some seen running for safety. A toddler in a stroller was among those caught in the panic.  

Ubud police chief Gusti Nyoman Subarsana confirmed that the area was swiftly evacuated and that an investigation into the cause of the incident is underway. While the weather conditions—marked by heavy rain and gusty winds—are suspected to be a contributing factor, officials are looking into other possible reasons for the tree's collapse.  

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, which spans 12.5 hectares, is home to over 1,200 long-tailed macaques and draws visitors from around the world for its natural beauty and cultural significance. The site enforces strict guidelines to ensure safety, warning tourists not to feed or provoke the monkeys.  

This tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable power of nature and the importance of caution, even in the most picturesque destinations.