British model Madalyn Davis falls to her death at famous Sydney selfie spot
- The 21-year-old had been travelling in Southeast Asia before Australia. She had been at a party before walking to the Diamond Bay cliffs to watch the sunrise
- Davis had more than 14,000 followers on Instagram and her social media accounts were flooded with tributes after her death was confirmed
Her mother, Rebecca Smith, sought to contact her via Facebook on Sunday, asking her friends: “Anyone seen Maddie? Not been able to get hold of her please get in touch if you were out with her last night.”
Her body was officially identified on Monday after being recovered from the bottom of the cliffs, 30 metres below the lookout.
It is the second fatality at Diamond Bay in less than six months after a 27-year-old woman fell to her death in August last year. She was also believed to have been taking photographs at the time.
“We have increased ranger patrols, and upgraded signage clearly outlining the dangers of the cliffs in both text and universally recognised icons,” Waverley council Mayor Paula Masselos said.
“I strongly urge people to heed our warnings and act in their best interests and safety. Cliffs are dangerous, stick to the paths and boardwalks. Do not climb fencing and balustrades, and obey signage.”