Horror moment tourist dies after jumping from Hawaii’s infamously dangerous 50ft high Spitting Cave cliff
This is the tragic moment a tourist died after jumping off the infamously dangerous Spitting Cliff in Hawaii.
Video footage taken on Saturday showed teacher Santiago Bordieu, 28, taking a running start from the cliff edge at the natural formation on the south of Honolulu.
The teacher was seen quickly sprinting before leaping off the cliff.
After sailing through the air for a second, his body splashed into the water.
The video then cuts to several people in the sea around him frantically searching for his body.
After several minutes of searching, his body could be seen floating in the water.
According to witnesses, one of his friends began the search after he did not resurface.
Several minutes later, jetskis from the Honolulu Department of Ocean Safety arrived with a team of rescuers.
After retrieving his body, he was taken to the nearby Maunalua Bay, where rescuers performed CPR.
While he positively responded to this, he later died from his injuries.
Bordieu was a physical education instructor at the Saint Nicholas school in Olivos, Argentina.
He was also a physical trainer at the San Isidro Club, where he also played rugby.
The club said following his death: ‘We share great affection [with] all the family and friends of Santi in this moment. Santi was a player of the 96 generation and also collaborated as a PF in our youth divisions. He will be missed.’
The Buenos Aires Rugby Union added:’ ‘The Board of Directors of URBA expresses its condolences for the death of the former player and current PF of the SIC senior team, Santiago Bourdieu, and accompanies his family, his friends and the club in this moment of sadness.’
The Spitting Cave is a popular tourist destination on Honolulu. It is known for its strong, unpredictable waves and wild currents that can quickly change direction with no notice.
These strong waters, coupled with the area’s geography, result in water being shot upwards at high speeds, giving it its nickname.
Honolulu authorities have long warned tourists of the dangers of the area.
