Tourists cling to each other in desperate struggle as raging flood sweeps them down waterfall

Desperate tourists were caught on video clinging to one another for dear life as they were swept downstream by raging water during a flash flood at a waterfall in Thailand.

Video shows rushing water surrounding the group as the tourists struggled against the strong current and tried to help one another.

Several people held onto each other and attempted to stay on their feet before some were swept downstream by the force of the water.

Park rangers later helped bring the group to safety. The tourists reportedly suffered only minor scratches and were given first aid, according to Viral Press.

"It was truly a matter of split seconds," Martin said.

"I was just about to take off my shoes and walk into the middle to follow the foreigners and take a photo of the waterfall," he added.

"Especially during the rainy season, when visiting waterfalls, you should exercise extra caution, observe warning signs and instructions from staff and continuously monitor the color, level and current speed of the water, as conditions can change extremely quickly," he said.

Access to Mae Sa Waterfall remained restricted after the flash flood, according to Viral Press.

Fox News Digital previously reported on another dangerous encounter at a waterfall when a tourist climbed over a safety barrier and entered the water above Iguazu Falls in Brazil to retrieve a cellphone.

Video of the incident showed the man lowering himself into the river just yards from the falls, where fast-moving water flows toward steep drops.

The incident was one of several risky encounters reported at Iguazu Falls this year, including a tourist who crossed protective barriers to retrieve a hat and another visitor who was recorded lifting a baby over a safety barrier near a viewpoint.