Are suspension bridges at Indonesian tourist sites adequately inspected for safety?

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## Suspension bridges in remote Indonesian tourist areas are not inspected regularly, contributing to safety risks at sites like Cunca Wulang.

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Suspension bridges in remote areas of Indonesia are typically built from local materials and lack regular inspection, creating documented safety hazards for visitors. The fatal collapse at Cunca Wulang waterfall on Flores—where two Austrian tourists fell approximately 20 metres to their deaths after multiple planks gave way—illustrates the consequences of this maintenance gap. Fatal accidents at remote natural attractions in Indonesia occur with enough frequency to suggest a broader pattern rather than isolated incidents.

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