Iguazú Falls Issues Penalty Warning After Baby-Dangling Video at Devil's Throat

Overview

• Tourists filmed a man lifting a baby over the safety railing at the Garganta do Diabo lookout on Feb. 17, exposing the child to an estimated 80‑meter drop roughly equal to 27 stories.
• The video spread widely on social media, and the identities of the man, the woman photographing him, and the child have not been disclosed.
• Iguazú Argentina S.A. reiterated that crossing protective barriers is prohibited and emphasized visitor responsibility for safety.
• Available penalties include warnings, fines, removal from the park, and potential restrictions on access to other national parks in Argentina.
• A separate recent clip shows a tourist jumping the barrier to retrieve a hat at the same viewpoint, highlighting recurring breaches despite signage and railings along the walkway.