Overview

• Tijana Radonjic, a 19-year-old model from Novi Sad, Serbia, had no prior parasailing experience when she joined the bikini-clad promotional video shoot on May 28 in Budva.
• Witnesses reported she appeared to suffer a panic attack, screamed “put me down,” unfastened her harness and fell approximately 50 meters into the Adriatic Sea.
• Parasailing company owner Mirko Krdzic apologized for the tragedy, pledged full cooperation with authorities and initiated technical inspections of all equipment.
• Radonjic’s family disputes that she caused her own death, suggesting she attempted to free herself in a moment of extreme distress.
• The incident is prompting scrutiny of safety protocols and training for adventure tourism operators ahead of Montenegro’s busy summer season.