New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- A tourist in China had a narrow escape after tumbling from a 130-foot cliff while attempting to take a selfie on a popular mountain trail. The accident occurred on Huaying Mountain, near Blade Rock, when the ground beneath him suddenly crumbled as he leaned forward for the shot. As reported by The Sun, other trekkers shouted in alarm and rushed toward the edge, and fortunately the man managed to survive after plunging into the trees below, sustaining only minor injuries.

He later recounted the ordeal on social media, saying he felt "blessed by the mountain gods" and describing himself as fortunate to be alive after what he estimated was a 40-metre fall followed by a 15-metre slide down the slope.

The widely circulat...