What was meant to be a joyful summer adventure turned into every parent’s worst nightmare.

Tijana Radonjic, a 19-year-old student from Serbia, was parasailing over the turquoise waters of Montenegro when panic struck. Witnesses say she screamed, “Put me down!” just moments before she unbuckled her harness and fell 50 meters into the Adriatic Sea. Despite desperate rescue efforts, she could not be saved.

Tijana had reportedly agreed to take the parasailing ride for free — in exchange for appearing in a promotional video meant to attract tourists. What began as a lighthearted filming session ended in tragedy. “She was cheerful and in good spirits before the flight,” said the tour operator. “We still don’t understand why she unbuckled herself. Maybe she was overcome by fear.”

Her grieving parents, Branka and Goran, shared a heartbreaking farewell: “We will never accept that you are gone. You will remain in our hearts forever. Our brave girl, rest in peace.”

Tijana’s aunt, who was traveling with her, wrote that they should have been “picking swimsuits and laughing in the sun” — not planning a funeral.

Her story is a painful reminder that behind every carefree holiday photo, life can change in a single, terrifying moment.