Holidaymaker, 29, dies after plunging down cliff at popular tourist beach on island near Bali

A TOURIST has died after plunging from a cliff on a holiday hotspot island near Bali. Brianna Cronin, 29, from Australia, was found at the bottom of a steep drop at Kelingking Beach on Saturday morning. Bali police released footage of the recovery efforts Credit: Bali Police The woman was found dead at Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida island (stock) Credit: Alamy The woman, an ecologist from Queensland, was initially found stuck on the side of the cliff, police said. But as emergency services rushed to the scene, she tragically fell down and plummeted to her death. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Local authorities believe she dropped down onto the beach, which is also known as T-Rex Bay, at around 9am local time. They said: “At the time, she was seeking an independent path toward the edge of the cliff before slipping and falling into the ravine. “When found, the victim had sustained several fractures; we secured her onto a stretcher to facilitate the evacuation process.” Kelingking beach is one of the most popular destinations for Bali tourists. The shoreline offers panoramic views from the 180-metre-high coastal cliff. Queensland’s premier, David Crisafulli, paid tribute to the Australian woman. Most read in The Sun He said: “To have a life taken away in a heartbeat like that… it’s just incredibly, incredibly sad. “I just express my sympathies to her family and those loved ones with her and back at home. “I think all of Queensland collectively looks at that and just feels … just a huge degree of sorrow.” Swimming at Kelingking Beach is usually banned all year due to hazardous currents. The journey from the top of the cliff down to the coast can take two hours along a perilous hike. Brianna’s body was carried up the steep hill by emergency services after the sea operation was cancelled due to high tides. It took one-and-a-half hours for authorities to haul the tourist up a set of steep and narrow stairs. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now