NusaBali and Tribun-Bali report that Cronin Brianna Lani (29), an Australian female tourist from Queensland, has died after falling from the cliff face at the Kelingking Beach tourist area on Nusa Penida on the morning of Saturday, 12 September 2026.
The woman reportedly fell down the 80-meter cliff and landed on the rocky shoreline.
Klungkung Police Precinct Spokesperson, First Inspector (Iptu) I Dewa Nyoman Alit Purnawibawa, confirmed the fatal incident on Saturday. Earlier, a tourist raised the alarm with I Komang Wijaya Astika Putra, a Kelingking Beach Lifeguard, saying a foreign national had become stuck on the cliffside south of the beach. Upon receiving this information, the lifeguard checked the location and confirmed the victim’s presence. He then contacted others to request assistance. However, while efforts were underway to help the fallen tourists, Lani fell further down to the rocky shoreline.
Cakra Negara, Coordinator of the Nusa Penida Alert Unit, stated that according to information from the scene, the victim had attempted to find a way down on her own while stuck on the cliff before slipping and falling into the ravine.
Cakra said that after receiving orders from his superiors, a rescue team was dispatched to the location, where they coordinated with other Search and Rescue Workers (SAR) to conduct the rescue operation. The initial plan was to evacuate via the seaside; however, this was canceled because high waves were pounding the shoreline at the time. The team subsequently carried out the evacuation by land using the Kelingking Beach stairway.
Nusa Penida Precinct Police Chief, Commissioner (Kompol) I Ketut Kesuma Jaya, stated that police personnel, along with workers from the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) and residents, immediately descended on the scene. The evacuation was carried out with great care because of the cliff’s steep, rugged terrain. “Upon receiving the information, personnel—alongside Basarnas (National Search and Rescue Agency) and residents—immediately headed to the site. The cliff terrain required great caution to ensure the evacuation was carried out safely and effectively,” said Officer Kesuma Jaya.
Upon arrival, the joint team found Lani’s lifeless body lying on the beach. The victim was placed in a body bag and transported on a stretcher. Team members took turns carrying the stretcher up the steps from the Kelingking shoreline to the top of the cliff.
The evacuation process took approximately 1.5 hours. The narrow, uphill path required the team to exercise extreme care while transporting the stretcher to the top. Police Chief Kesuma Jaya added that the victim had sustained multiple fractures.
The victim was subsequently taken to Griya Penida Clinic in Banjar Nyuh, Ped Village. A medical examination confirmed death.
Cronin Brianna Lani
The victim had sustained various injuries, including a broken left arm, a broken leg, a laceration on the right leg, and abrasions caused by impact with the cliff rocks on various parts of the body. The victim was visiting Nusa Penida as a tourist and was staying at The Garuda Hostel in Ped Village. “The body is currently being held at the medical facility and is scheduled to be transferred to Gema Santi Hospital to await further disposition coordinated by relevant authorities and the Australian Consulate,” explained Police Chief Kesuma Jaya.
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