Preliminary reports said the disaster was caused by a partial glacier collapse, triggering a large ice and rock avalanche. At the time of publication, Nepalese authorities reported 567 deaths and nearly 2,000 people missing, while five deaths had been confirmed in Tibet, with 558 people listed as missing. Citizens from more than 20 countries are among those unaccounted for, including eight Russians whose whereabouts were unknown, according to the Russian Embassy in Nepal. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences to those affected.

“I am not tied tight,” she could be heard saying in the footage.

According to reports, staff members allegedly ignored her concerns before launching the ride. Moments later, the harness detached, and Liu fell into the gorge below. She was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival, local authorities said.

The footage, recorded by friends who were with her at the park, has gone viral on Chinese social media and internationally, drawing widespread criticism over alleged negligence by staff at the attraction.

Authorities later described the incident as a “work safety liability accident caused by enterprise negligence.” The park has since been temporarily closed while investigations continue.

The case has become one of the most discussed travel-related incidents in China this year, with reports stating that the original video received more than 200 million views online.