An Australian tourist has died after falling from a cliff above Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, an island east of Bali. Police identified the woman as Brianna Lani Cronin, 29, from Queensland.
Cronin fell from the southern cliff face on Saturday morning, landing on the shoreline below. A lifeguard had been alerted that she was stranded on the cliff and was arranging additional support when she fell.
Nusa Penida Sector Police and search and rescue teams found her and declared her dead. Her body was taken to Griya Penida Medikal Clinic in Banjar Nyuh, where authorities reported fractures to her arms and legs, as well as lacerations.
Cronin had been staying at a hostel on the island’s north coast, about a 45-minute drive from Kelingking Beach. The hike from the cliffs to the beach is often described as perilous, although it remains unclear whether she was on the main path when she fell.
Investigation into Nusa Penida cliff fall
The circumstances of the Australian tourist’s death remain under investigation. Her body was expected to be taken to another hospital before further arrangements were made with the Australian Embassy.
A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said: “The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Bali.”
“We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment. The family have requested privacy at this difficult time.”
Access to Kelingking Beach had been the subject of a controversial development project, with a 182-metre glass elevator planned for the cliffside. Bali Governor Wayan Koster cancelled the project in November last year following criticism over its environmental impact and effect on the view, while authorities also cited environmental and permit violations.
Demolition of the partially completed works was expected to take six months, with local leaders stressing that it should be carried out carefully to avoid damaging the cliff.
