Series of images showing sinking of tourist boat in Acapulco on New Years Eve as divers leap from clffs

Fifteen tourists from the State of Mexico had to be rescued after their yacht ran aground and sank on the cliffs near Acapulco. The shocking incident occurred on New Year’s Eve. According to local media, strong waves and gusts of wind in the area caused the the yacht to be dragged onto a cliff face.

Reports suggests that the tourist boat was in position to watch the La Quebrada divers. The latter are professional cliff divers who leap from 130-foot cliffs into the Pacific Ocean. The history of these divers dates back to 1934 when the group was officially formed by local fishermen. The professional high divers perform daily shows for the public, according to an online source.

In the clip shared below, tourists can be seen trying to clamber off the stern as divers race to the action to help.

Mexico’s National Guard later reported that the tourists were unharmed and did not suffer any injuries . . . only nervous breakdowns.

Here the yacht’s stern can be seen as tourists are encouraged to step into the rocks.

In this compilation from the Daily Mail (turn your sound down unless you wish to be affronted by a poor rendition of Celine Dion’s My heart will go on) the vessel – named Amore Mio – is seen slamming into a large rock wall as tourist cram onto the bow.

The ship sways from side to side as onlookers and divers frantically encourage tourists to escape. Another clip shows the boat sinking as pieces break off and float away.

The Mexican Navy cordoned off the area shortly after the incident.

Below is a clip of the normal diving display, as opposed to tourist rescue incidents.

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