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Investigators Probe Parasailing Death of Serbian Model Who Unbuckled Harness Mid-Air

The fatal fall has prompted technical inspections, with authorities awaiting autopsy results as they scrutinize safety procedures.

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It is not known why Tijana Radonjic unstrapped herself from her safety restraints but there is speculation she may have had a panic attack.
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Overview

  • Tijana Radonjic, a 19-year-old model from Novi Sad, Serbia, fell roughly 50 meters into the Adriatic Sea in Budva on May 28 after unbuckling her parasailing harness mid-flight.
  • Chilling footage shows her frantically trying to remove safety straps as witnesses reported she screamed “put me down” and “help me” moments before the plunge.
  • Radonjic had agreed to a free parasailing ride in exchange for appearing in a promotional video for a local tourist agency and completed basic safety training beforehand.
  • Investigators are reviewing the video, gathering eyewitness statements and evaluating whether a panic attack, equipment issue or other factor triggered her actions.
  • Her family rejects any suggestion of intentional self-harm, and the parasailing company’s owner says she appeared calm and showed no fear before takeoff.