Parasailing tragedy in Budva: equipment inspections underway after fatal fall

A tragic parasailing accident in Budva claimed the life of 19-year-old Tijana Radonjic, who fell more than 160 feet into the Adriatic Sea.
A widely circulated video shows Radonjic, from Serbia, frantically undoing her life jacket and safety restraints moments before the fatal fall.
"Tijana Radonjic, 19, died after falling more than 160 feet into the Adriatic Sea in Budva while parasailing."
The owner of the parasailing company, Mirko Krdzic, expressed his condolences and noted that Radonjic appeared fine before the activity began.
"The owner of the parasailing company, Mirko Krdzic, paid his condolences, whilst adding that Ms Radonjic appeared fine before the activity."
Authorities have initiated technical inspections of all parasailing equipment involved in the incident to determine if any malfunction contributed to the tragedy. Meanwhile, the results of the autopsy are awaited to clarify the cause of death.
"Technical inspections of all the equipment are underway, and the results of the autopsy are awaited."
This incident has raised concerns about parasailing safety standards and equipment reliability in the region, prompting calls for stricter oversight to prevent future accidents.

Tijana Radonjic, 19, died after falling more than 160 feet into the Adriatic Sea while parasailing in Budva. A video shows her undoing safety restraints moments before the fall. Equipment inspections are underway and autopsy results are pending, as the parasailing company owner expressed condolences.