This is the dramatic moment a woman leaped to the rescue and saved a man from drowning.
Farah Putri Mulyani, 39, was enjoying a dip at Diyaluma Falls in Sri Lanka on February 4 when she heard desperate screams.
Without hesitation, Farah rushed to help and pulled the nearly lifeless man to the surface.
The dramatic rescue was captured on Farah’s GoPro and shows the man struggling underwater before Farah’s swift intervention saved him.
Now, Farah wants to use her experience to push for change, urging authorities to implement effective safety measures at natural attractions.
Farah, an entrepreneur and linguist from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, said: “I don’t want this to just be another heroic story where people applaud me and that’s the end of it.”
“This has to lead to real change.”
“The government has a duty to warn people about potential dangers.” ”
Farah went on holiday to Sri Lanka for two weeks and visited Diyaluma Falls, the second-highest waterfall in the country.
While recording a travel vlog, she heard desperate screams coming from her left and immediately sensed something was wrong.
Without hesitation, she dove underwater, grabbed the man by his wrist, and used her other arm to swim upward, kicking hard to bring them both to the surface.
The dramatic incident, captured on Farah’s GoPro, shows the man underwater as she swims to his rescue.
Farah said: “With my left hand I grabbed his left wrist then I locked my elbow under his armpit and I started kicking. ”
“He was almost lifeless so it was easier to kick and move upwards.” ”
Farah, who has travelled extensively, said she has seen similar accidents happen all over the world.
She believes these deaths aren’t inevitable and only happen because of gaps in both personal preparedness and systemic safety measure.
Farah said: “In many places swimming isn’t encouraged or accessible, leading to a lack of water survival skills and awareness of natural hazards.”
“When you combine that with a lack of safety measures at high-risk locations, it creates the perfect storm.”
Farah is now preparing a formal proposal for the Sri Lankan government, calling for better safety measures at waterfalls, starting with warning signsthat highlight real dangers such as depth levels, currents and safe swimming zones.
She said: “Drowning isn’t just about bad luck’.”
“If people knew where the deep areas are, if there are clear visible warnings many of these incidents wouldn’t happen at all.” ”
Farah isn’t interested in being called a hero.
For her, the real victory isn’t just one life savedit’spreventing the next one from being lost.
She said: “This rescue showed the problem first hand. ”
“But the real test is what happens next. ”
“I hope this story sparks a conversation, and I’d be happy to work with authorities to develop clear, intuitive safety measures that could save lives.” ”
“If Sri Lanka acts now, it has the chance to set a global example in waterfall safety, showing the world, it values human life.” ”
You can follow Farah for updates (@farahputrimulyani)
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