Jet skier, 26, crushed to death by Malta’s ‘Kissing Elephants’ archway after US tourist jumped off rock formation

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A jet skier was crushed to death when Malta’s famed “Kissing Elephants” rock formation collapsed on him — moments after an American tourist dove off the rock formation.

The 26-year-old vacationing Chinese jet skier was zipping under the natural arch around 7 p.m. Saturday when the rocks collapsed and pinned him under the water, while leaving his 27-year-old female companion hospitalized with serious injuries, the Times of Malta reported.

The freak accident happened shortly after a 32-year-old American tourist dove off of it, the outlet reported.

The “Kissing Elephants” archway before the formation collapsed. Outdoor Explorers Malta Boat Trips
A picture after the rock formation collapsed. Outdoor Explorers Malta Boat Trips

The diver was reportedly rescued by a passing boat, but was not hospitalized.

None of the tourists have been identified.

The “Kissing Elephants” archway seen in Malta. Daniel Meunier – stock.adobe.com
A ledge in Malta near the “Kissing Elephants” archway. Daniel Meunier – stock.adobe.com

The “Kissing Elephants” is a famous landmark that has wowed visitors for decades.

The tour group Outdoor Explorers Malta called the collapse “an immeasurable tragedy.”

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