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German Tourist Dies in Colombia While Taking Selfie

Tobias F., 35, lost his life after falling from a hill near Taganga while attempting to capture a photo with the sea backdrop.

  • The incident occurred on October 19 in the Dumbira forest area near the fishing village of Taganga, Colombia.
  • Initial suspicions of a robbery were dismissed after police investigations confirmed it was an accident.
  • Tobias F. was found by fellow hikers and taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
  • Authorities have informed the victim's family in Germany and are arranging for the repatriation of his body.
  • This tragedy highlights the ongoing global issue of selfie-related accidents, which have claimed hundreds of lives in recent years.
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