India, Feb. 15 -- A Malaysian vlogger, currently on holiday in Sri Lanka, has gained widespread attention after rescuing a local man from drowning at the scenic Diyaluma waterfall. According to Newswire, the dramatic rescue was captured on the tourist's personal recording equipment, showing the tense moments leading up to the rescue.

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In the footage, the man's friends can be seen shouting for help as he struggles to stay afloat after stepping into the deep end of the waterfall pool. Without hesitation, the female tourist, identified as Farah Putri Mulyani, dives into the water and successfully brings the drowning ...