A thrill-seeking tourist has faced a torrent of online backlash after a video emerged of them performing a terrifying leap from the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs in East Sussex.
The clip, which has gone viral across social media platforms, shows the individual launching themselves from the unstable chalk edge, plummeting into the English Channel below as audible gasps and screams are heard from onlookers.
Witnesses and social media commentators were quick to condemn the act as 'reckless' and 'idiotic', highlighting the extreme dangers posed by the crumbling cliff face and unpredictable sea conditions. The jump not only risked the individual's life but also potentially endangered the lives of emergency service crews who would have to mount a rescue.
This irresponsible stunt comes despite repeated and stern warnings from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) about the perils of the British coastline. An MCA spokesperson emphasised the fragility of the cliffs, stating, "They are constantly eroding and can collapse at any moment without warning."
The video serves as a chilling reminder of the hidden hazards that can turn a day at the coast into a tragedy, prompting calls for greater awareness and respect for the power of nature.
