Overview
- Footage shows the visitor stepping beyond a protective barrier at the Devil’s Throat sector of Iguazú National Park to recover a fallen hat.
- The clip was posted to TikTok and spread quickly, drawing thousands of views and widespread criticism of the risky behavior.
- Commenters stressed that the maneuver could have led to a fatal fall and created indirect danger for nearby visitors.
- Authorities reiterated that railings and elevated walkways exist to protect people in an extreme environment where errors can be irreversible.
- The episode revived concern about copycat behavior in protected natural areas and renewed calls to enforce designated-path rules.