Tragic Parasailing Accident Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Model Tijana Radonjic
A heart-wrenching incident has shocked the world, as a 19-year-old model, Tijana Radonjic, lost her life while promoting a parasailing company. According to reports from Hindustan Times, disturbing images and footage reveal that Tijana, who was hired to showcase the thrill of parasailing, appears to have unfastened her safety harness during a panic attack, leading to her fatal fall from a height of 50 meters.
Tijana Radonjic, a young model from Novi Sad, Serbia, was hired on May 28 to be part of a short movie promoting the parasailing company. Before the video shoot, she had no previous knowledge of parasailing, where she was to appear clad in a bikini and fly over the Budva River while the boat towed her parasail. The shoot was for an unnamed firm in Budva, Montenegro, with hopes that it would boost their business ahead of the tourist season. As reported by Hindustan Times, in the chilling footage, Tijana appeared calm and cheerful as she was strapped into her harness and briefed on the safety instructions.
However, once the parasail reached 150 feet above the Adriatic Sea, witnesses reported a sudden change in her behavior. Panic set in as Tijana began to frantically pull at her life jacket and safety harness, eventually unfastening her waist belt and attempting to wriggle free, despite the dangerous height. A witness on the beach shared that they heard her screaming “put me down, put me down” right before she plunged to her death. It is believed she died from the fall, as revealed by the paramedics after they pulled the teenager from the sea.
The incident has raised several questions about the safety measures in place during the parasailing activity. As Hindustan Times reported, the owner of the company, Mirko Krdzic, said he was “sorry” for the model’s death and hopes to meet her parents to “express my condolences in person”. He added, “We are all in shock after the accident that happened… I do not know exactly what happened.” He also stated that “She did not show any fear of flying, she underwent training, after which the tragedy followed. Technical inspections of all the equipment are underway, and the results of the autopsy are awaited."
However, Tijana’s family has vehemently disputed claims that she was responsible for her death, according to reports. A relative took to social media to challenge the narrative and said, “You were brave to try to save your young life, but unfortunately, you didn’t succeed." The incident is under investigation by police and safety officials.
The news of Tijana’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through the modelling community and has raised concerns about the safety of adventure sports. As reported by Hindustan Times, the investigation is ongoing, and it is hoped that the authorities will be able to determine the exact cause of the accident and take steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
In a statement, the company has expressed its condolences to Tijana’s family and has promised to cooperate fully with the investigation. The incident has highlighted the importance of ensuring that all necessary safety measures are in place during adventure sports activities. As Hindustan Times continues to report on this developing story, we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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The Hindustan Times will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the investigation unfolds. Our thoughts are with Tijana’s family and friends during this difficult time.
