A young woman tragically lost her life shortly after getting married, leaving local authorities anticipating widespread attention to the incident. Maria Pantazopoulos, 30, drowned while wearing her bridal gown during a photoshoot known as “trash the dress,” where brides intentionally ruin their wedding dresses for symbolic purposes. The photographer overseeing the session suggested capturing images at a remote location near a waterfall, unaware of the gown’s weight causing a fatal accident.
Despite efforts to save Maria, the heavy gown hindered rescue attempts, leading to her body being recovered later by a diving team. In response, her family urged for increased safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The incident drew parallels to another wedding dress mishap in 2015, underscoring the risks associated with such photoshoots.