Georgetown: The edge of the Kaieteur Falls, where visitors normally enjoy a breath-taking view of the picturesque scenery, has now become a restricted area.
In light of the recent instances of suicides committed by visitors who jumped off the cliff, the restriction was necessary in order to prevent any future reoccurrence, the Tourism Ministry said in a statement.
Within the past three months, two women have plunged to their deaths by jumping off the 741-foot waterfall.
The Kaieteur Falls is the world’s largest single-drop waterfall and tourists travel from afar just to marvel at its wonder.
The fall-edge restriction will remain in place as a temporary measure until authorities implement a more permanent solution to address the disturbing trend of visitors jumping off the Falls.
The Tourism Ministry is asking for the cooperation of the general public with the new limitations.
The Kaieteur National Park remains closed until further notice as Police continue their investigation into the death of Roshinee Pagwah, who plunged to her death on November 21.
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