Travelling couple Kelly and Kody slammed for ‘dangerous’ Instagram stunt

‘You’re teaching people how to be stupid’: Travelling couple slammed for ‘dangerous’ stunt after posting ‘life-threatening’ photo on the edge of an infinity pool

  • A travelling couple under fire for hanging on the edge of an infinity pool
  • US Bloggers Kelly and Kody captured a picture in Ubud for their Instagram page
  • The photograph shows Kelly bravely hanging off the edge of the swimming pool  
  • The pair insisted they were ‘super slow and cautious’ and ‘full of trust’
  • But some critics have responded by saying it was a ‘dangerous’ picture to take

A couple has come under fire online for posing on the edge of an infinity pool to capture the perfect photo for Instagram.

American travel bloggers Kelly and Kody, who are based in Bali, shared a snapshot of themselves posing in Ubud on April 3.

The photograph shows Kelly bravely hanging off the edge of the swimming pool while kissing her boyfriend Kody who was standing in the water while holding her.

The adventurous pair insisted they were ‘super slow and cautious’ when they took the picture of the stunt because they are ‘full of trust for each other’.

American travel bloggers Kelly and Kody, who are based in Bali, shared a snapshot of themselves posing on the edge of an infinity pool to capture the perfect photo for Instagram

The adventurous pair insisted they were 'super slow and cautious' when they took the picture of the stunt - and they 'hold ourselves accountable for the decisions that we make'

The adventurous pair insisted they were ‘super slow and cautious’ when they took the picture of the stunt – and they ‘hold ourselves accountable for the decisions that we make’

Many critics suggested the stunt was not worth the risk

Many critics suggested the stunt was not worth the risk

‘Our greatest strength in life, our most important principle, is discernment. Only you can know your body, feel the space around you and understand your capabilities,’ the couple said in the caption. 

‘We would all do well to remember this, knowing that not every action, style or path we witness through others is or should be, replicated. At the end of the day we are to hold ourselves accountable for the decisions that we make.

‘It was a blast setting this up. Kody had a very good hold of me. We trust each other entirely. It was such an amazing feeling to have this come out exactly as we planned. We are safe and sound.’

But some critics have slammed the couple, saying it was a ‘dangerous’ picture to take – and pointing out that copy-cats would attempt a similar stunt for their own incredible Instagram picture. 

Many praised the couple for their 'brave' stunt

The travelling couple responded to fans who expressed how 'scared' they felt looking at the picture

The pair responded to fans saying they were ‘full of trust for each other’ when posing for stunt

Some described the stunt as 'dangerous' and 'risky'

Many followers said they were 'scared' just looking at the couple's photo

Some critics have responded by saying it was a ‘dangerous’ picture to take

One said: ‘[You’re] teaching other people how to be stupid and risk their life.’  

Another woman said: ‘I love the picture but I don’t think the risk is worth it. Even if it was her idea.’ 

Other concerned followers said the stunt ‘looks so dangerous’ while some urged the couple to avoid taking a similar picture again.

‘This picture is beautiful, but please don’t do like this anymore, life is too beautiful than lost your life [sic],’ one person said.

‘Why is the woman always the one risking themselves for pictures… never see a guy hanging over a cliff,’ another commented.

‘This is such a great pic but kinda scary how you’re hanging off there,’ one said.

The couple have more than 58,000 Instagram followers (pictured of Kelly in the Philippines)

The couple have more than 58,000 Instagram followers (pictured of Kelly in the Philippines)

The adventurous pair have been documenting their travelling pictures under @positravelty

The adventurous pair have been documenting their travelling pictures under @positravelty

Another said: ‘Oh my gosh was this not terrifying?!!’

Despite the concerns, others praised the couple for taking a ‘beautiful’ shot. 

‘This is terrifying, but what a shot,’ one commented.

Another said: ‘That’s the definition of trust. Looks beautiful but stay safe.’

One wrote: ‘Oh my god so freaking but should admit that the result is amazing.’

Another said: ‘To be honest, it makes me a bit scared to see that pics but I love the pics!’

And one commented: ‘Oh my goodness what a daring shot! Of course you got it perfectly though.’



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