Lucrezia Ciotti A vacation in Sri Lanka turned tragic for Valentina Stragliotto , a 27-year-old originally from Bassano del Grappa. The young woman died after falling more than 30 meters from the Ravana waterfall in the Ella area while hiking with a friend.
Valentina Stragliotto dies at 27 in Sri Lanka after falling from Ravana Waterfall.
She was 27 years old, originally from Bassano del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza , and was in Sri Lanka on vacation with a friend. On September 24 , during a hike to the Ravana waterfall in the Ella area, Valentina Stragliotto climbed onto a boulder to observe the view and take some photographs. According to initial reports, as reported by Sky Tg24 , at a certain point she lost her balance, falling over 30 meters into the void before her friend's eyes.
Rescue operations began immediately, and the young woman was transported in critical condition to Demodara Hospital , but the injuries sustained in the fall proved too severe: Valentina died shortly after arriving at the hospital. Ravana Falls, one of the natural attractions of central Sri Lanka, features multiple levels and attracts numerous visitors.
Who was Valentina Stragliotto, from her passion for travel to her career in digital marketing?
As reported by La Gazzetta di Parma , Valentina Stragliotto, born and raised in Bassano del Grappa , where she attended high school, later moved to England to pursue her university studies. She then chose Brighton as her hometown, building her career in digital marketing , specializing in website optimization, online advertising, and multi-channel strategies. Her interest in travel wasn't just a personal passion: Valentina also collaborated with organizations specializing in group travel, serving as a coordinator for WeRoad.
In her free time, she also loved playing sports and exploring new countries, alone or with friends. She had also developed a personal project , “Aligned & Free ,” dedicated to coaching and self-confidence. The vacation in Sri Lanka, planned with a friend, quickly turned tragic. After the 27-year-old's death , local authorities and Italian diplomats took action to assist her family and follow the necessary procedures for the repatriation of her body.