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Polish couple posing for selfie in Portugal die after falling off cliff

The couple fell off the cliffs in Cabo da Roca.

By Evan Bleier
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CABO DA ROCA , Portugal, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A Polish couple in Portugal fell off the edge of a cliff while they were posing for a selfie.

The couple was visiting the cliffs of Cabo da Roca with their children when they fell to their deaths, the Independent reported.

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The tragic accident occurred on Saturday, but emergency workers were not able to recover the bodies until Sunday because poor weather conditions impeded their search.

A Spanish couple alerted authorities about what had happened after witnessing the fatal fall.

The children, ages 5 and 6, are currently being cared for by Polish diplomats. Family members have been alerted and will be traveling to Portugal to deal with situation.

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