Merlin Septiana, an 18-year-old young woman from Indonesia, died after being swept away by the waves at Semeti Beach. Merlin’s friends recorded the final moments, and the story went viral on social media.
A video that went viral on TikTok and Instagram shows the final moments of Merlin Septiana, 18, before she was swallowed by the waves at Semeti Beach, Indonesia, on December 19.
Merlin and her friends were taking photos on the rocks while the sea crashed against the stones. The 18-year-old girl was wearing headphones during her photo session, moments before being swept away by the sea.
The images show her trying to grab the rocks, and her friends and local residents trying to rescue her. Despite the efforts of rescue teams, Merlin was found dead two hours after the incident. Her body was sent to her family.
Merlin’s friends made a video in her tribute, which has already reached over 1 million views on the platform. She is seen with arms open towards the sea before losing her life.
@baiqrosdianitenang dialam sana dek,,♬ suara asli – Baiq rosdiani
Photos and video: TikTok @baiqrosdiani. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
