# Tourist fatalities on Nusa Penida island

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourist-fatalities-on-nusa-penida-island
> Updated: 2026-09-15T07:57:51.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

A series of fatal accidents involving foreign tourists has occurred on the island of Nusa Penida, Bali.

On a Saturday morning, a 29-year-old Australian woman died after falling approximately 80 meters from a cliff at Kelingking Beach. Reports indicate she was attempting to find an independent path toward the cliff edge when she slipped. Rescue efforts by Basarnas Bali and the Indonesian Navy were complicated by high waves, requiring the body to be carried up a steep staircase.

Within 24 hours of the first incident, a second tragedy occurred on Sunday when a 54-year-old British man drowned while swimming at Crystal Bay Beach. Despite being transported to a medical clinic, he could not be revived. These consecutive deaths have led to discussions regarding safety standards and risks at popular natural attractions in the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Nusa Penida experiences two fatal tourist incidents in 24 hours

Two tourists, an Australian woman and a British man, have died in separate incidents on Nusa Penida, Bali, involving a cliff fall at Kelingking Beach and a drowning at Crystal Bay Beach.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nusa-penida-experiences-two-fatal-tourist-incidents-in-24-hours

### 2026-09-12: Kelingking Beach: Australian tourist dies in cliff fall

A 29-year-old Australian woman from Queensland died after falling 80 meters from a cliff at Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Bali, while attempting to navigate the terrain.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-tourist-dies-after-falling-from-kelingking-beach-cliff

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