THIS is the shocking moment a rugby player plunged to his death after tombstoning off a 60-foot cliff.
Horrified tourists watched as the 28-year-old Argentinian sportsman, Santiago Bourdieu, jumped from an infamously dangerous spot in Hawaii.
A video taken on Saturday afternoon shows Bourdieu running towards the edge of the “Spitting Cave” cliff on the island of Oahu, near Honolulu.
The Rugby player, who was on holiday, appeared to fall at a bad angle on his fatal jump.
This horrifying video caught onlookers gasp when the Argentinian splashed into the water.
Panic ensued once the sportsman did not resurface from his 60-foot leap.
The video then cut to several people desperately searching for the Argentinian in the water.
One of these people reportedly included one of his friends but they could not locate him.
Lifeguards from Honolulu Department of Ocean Safety rushed to the scene to locate the 28-year-old.
It reportedly took them 15 minutes to find him in the choppy water, with him being found at 6:22 pm.
The horrifying video also showed two lifeguards quickly joining on a jetski with a stretcher.
They hoisted his body onto the stretcher as the footage ends.
Bourdieu was transported to Maunalua Bay, where rescuers performed CPR on him before rushing to hospital – where he later died.
Bourdieu also worked as a PE teacher and a personal trainer in Buenos Aires.
The 28-year-old also played rugby at the San Isidro Club (SIC) until last year, when he became a physical trainer.
After his sudden death, the SIC issued a statement expressing their deep sorrow, stating: “We send our heartfelt condolences to all of Santi’s family and friends during this difficult time.”
“Santi was a player of the 96 generation and also collaborated as a PF in our youth divisions. He will be missed.”
The Buenos Aires Rugby Union also extended their sympathies, declaring: “The URBA Board of Directors offers its condolences for the passing of Santiago Bourdieu, former player and current PF of the SIC senior team, and stands by his family, friends, and the club during this period of mourning.”
Spitting Cave is one of Hawaii’s top tourist spots but is known locally as a dangerous diving spot.
Its eerie name comes from the strong and unpredictable waves, paired with wild currents, that quickly change.
Honolulu authorities have long warned tourists about this diving spot.
