Two tourists killed in Bali sanctuary tragedy

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Workers clear fallen trees at the Monkey Forest tourist attraction in Ubud, Gianyar regency, Bali, on Dec. 10, 2024. Three trees fell due to strong wind and heavy rain, killing a Frenchwoman and a South Korean woman visiting the tourism site while another South Korean was severely injured. (Courtesy of Bali Police/-) This article was published in thejakartapost.com with the title "". Click to read: https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/12/11/two-foreign-visitors-killed-in-tree-collapse-in-monkey-forest.html. Download The Jakarta Post app for easier and faster news access: Android: http://bit.ly/tjp-android iOS: http://bit.ly/tjp-ios

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia (ANN/JAKARTA POST) – Two tourists were killed on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after a large tree fell in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary on Tuesday (Dec 10).

The accident, believed to be caused by a sudden, strong gust of wind, resulted in a large tree falling onto a group of visitors. The victims were identified as 32-year-old F Justine Christine from France and 42-year-old Kim Hyoeun from South Korea.

Workers clear fallen trees at the Monkey Forest tourist attraction in Ubud, Gianyar regency, Bali, on Dec. 10, 2024. PHOTO: BALI POLICE via ANN/JAKARTA POST

A third tourist, 43-year-old Lee Sunni from South Korea, sustained serious injuries in the incident.

A video circulating online captures the moment of the tragedy, showing visitors walking through the sanctuary before a large tree crashes down.

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a popular tourist destination, is a nature reserve and temple complex known for its resident macaque population. To allow for investigations and to ensure visitor safety, the sanctuary will remain closed on December 11 and 12.

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