The young girl became a victim of the giant waves while taking photos on the cliffs.

In a tragic incident on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, 18-year-old Merlin Septiana became a victim of giant waves just minutes after taking a photo with her friends on the beach.

The footage reveals the young girl's final moments. In the photo, Merlin is seen happily posing on the rocky beach with her headphones on. However, this joyful moment turned into a nightmare with the arrival of a massive wave.

Those nearby sprang into action to save the young girl. Her friends, trying to reach Merlin with pieces of wood and fishing rods, were unable to rescue her as she struggled against the giant waves. The screams of the beachgoers and their attempts to help were captured in the footage.

Merlin's lifeless body was only recovered at 17:13, two hours and thirteen minutes after she was swept away by the waves at 15:00. The head of the regional disaster management stated that the use of headphones prevented the young girl from seeing the disaster and hearing the sound of the waves.

This painful incident is not the first accident to occur on Indonesia's dangerous shores. Last month, a 20-year-old university student also lost her life in a similar manner. The giant waves and strong currents in the area pose a significant danger, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

WARNING: Experts emphasize the importance of being cautious while taking photos, especially on rocky shores, and continuously monitoring sea conditions.

As Merlin's body was handed over to her family in her hometown of Tanak Awu, those left behind experienced great sorrow. This tragic event once again reminded everyone that safety should always be a priority, even when sharing on social media.