A Canadian tourist has died while attempting to climb the 1,260-step staircase at the Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi, Thailand. The man, whose age has not been disclosed, collapsed near the 1,100th step on 29 March and could not be revived.
Emergency responders from the Krabi Phithak Pracha Foundation attended the scene after the tourist was found unconscious. Bystanders attempted CPR, but paramedics reported no pulse. The man's 61-year-old Thai wife told police he had complained of dizziness shortly before collapsing.
The couple were visiting Krabi and had gone to the temple to pay respects at Buddha statues. The wife said they had undertaken similar climbs in the past. The incident occurred three days after a 68-year-old Thai man died at the summit.
The Tiger Cave Temple, or Wat Tham Suea, is a popular religious site known for its demanding ascent, which offers panoramic views of the island. Climbing is particularly strenuous in hot weather.
Following the death, Thai social media users called for enhanced safety measures, including a cable car, age restrictions, and health screenings. Previous incidents include a 70-year-old Australian tourist's death in March 2023 and a 19-year-old German tourist's injury in January 2023.
