A video showing an Israeli tourist pushing a Sri Lankan tour guide off a boat and into the sea has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread criticism and condemnation.
The footage shows a group of Israeli tourists aboard a boat in Sri Lanka when one of the tourists suddenly pushes the male tour guide into the water while he is drinking from a bottle. The incident is also captured on video, with the tourist reportedly laughing as the guide falls into the sea.
The video has sparked strong reactions online, with social media users questioning the treatment of the local tour guide and condemning the behaviour displayed by the tourist.
In response to the growing backlash, the tourists reportedly described the incident as a joke, stating that the worker was fine and that there was no intention to cause harm.
They also expressed concern over the criticism directed at them following the circulation of the footage.
However, their explanation has done little to quell the online controversy, with the video continuing to draw widespread attention and debate over the treatment of local workers by foreign nationals.
The circumstances surrounding the incident and whether any formal complaint has been lodged have not been established.
– with Agencies inputs --
