In a courageous act of bravery, Malaysian tourist Farah Putri Mulyani rescued a local man from drowning at Sri Lanka’s Diyaluma Falls, the island’s second highest waterfall.
While swimming, the man accidentally drifted into deep water and began to struggle. His friends panicked and called for help but it was Mulyani, who was nearby, who sprang into action. She dived into the water, swam towards the man and pulled him to safety despite the challenging conditions.
Once they reached the shore, the man’s friends helped him away from the water, grateful for Mulyani’s quick thinking and heroism.
Later, she shared the dramatic rescue on social media, using the opportunity to raise awareness about the hidden dangers of waterfalls. Mulyani emphasised that deep pools with still waters can pose a serious risk especially for those who aren’t strong swimmers.
Mulyani explained that the lack of current and varying water depth can make waterfalls deceptively dangerous. “This experience completely changed the focus of my trip,” she said, adding: “I realised more people need to be aware of the risks at waterfalls as these hidden hazards can turn deadly.”
Her video went viral, earning praise for her bravery and with many calling her a ‘real life Wonder Woman.’
