A Ukrainian woman who fell into the sea while trying to take a selfie has died in a Spanish hospital after sustaining multiple serious injuries. She was taking a photo at Castell de Benidorm, a tourist attraction on the coast.
According to reports from both Spain and Ukraine, Evgenia Pilipets, born in Dnipro, fell 30 meters off the castle while trying to get the perfect shot.
According to an eyewitness report, she lost her balance while climbing over railings. She subsequently fell from the castle, hitting rocks before ending up in the sea. When rescuers reached the girl, she had lost consciousness and had severe life-threatening injuries.
The incident happened on September 14, and her death was reported three days later.
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The 26-year-old had a successful career and even worked with actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky prior to him being elected president. Pilipets' Instagram profile has many photos of her with celebrities, such as Ukrainian pop singer Pavel Zibrov and famous playboy model Dasha Astafieva.
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