On February 26, a tragic incident occurred in South Korea when a woman in her 60s suffered a cardiac arrest and died after falling from a bungee jumping platform. The incident took place at the Starfield Anseong Mall in Gyeonggi province. Despite having safety gear on, a defective carabiner cable, which connects the rope to a beam or cane, caused the bungee cord to detach.
The woman fell from a height of eight meters onto a concrete floor. She was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors attempted to resuscitate her, but unfortunately, she did not survive and was pronounced dead one hour after the fall.
The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police suspect that the bungee cord detachment occurred due to a faulty carabiner cable, which connects the rope to a beam or cane. The authorities are currently conducting an investigation, and additional information is anticipated to be revealed soon. Their focus is on determining whether proper safety protocols were followed at the sports facility.
During the tragic incident, the woman was equipped with safety gear. However, a carabiner, a crucial safety hook, was not properly secured. She was promptly transported to a hospital, where medical professionals made every effort to resuscitate her. Regrettably, despite their efforts, she did not survive and was pronounced dead one hour after the fall.
In addition to bungee jumping, the sports facility at the Starfield Anseong Mall in Gyeonggi province provides various other thrilling experiences, including climbing.
In December of last year, a tragic incident occurred when a Japanese tourist leaped from one of the world’s highest bungee jump platforms in China. Regrettably, the tourist lost consciousness shortly after the 764-foot plunge from the Macau Tower in the Municipality of Macau.
In 2019, a harrowing incident unfolded during a 330-foot bungee jump in Poland. Tragically, the man’s harness snapped, causing him to plummet to the ground. The 39-year-old suffered spinal injuries as a result of the fall. The accident took place at a theme park in Gdynia, where witnesses watched in shock as the man’s bungee rope gave way, sending him hurtling downward from the platform.
Although he did not sustain visible injuries, he experienced multiple organ failures and a broken cervical spine. Prompt medical attention was crucial, and he was rushed to the hospital immediately after the accident. Fortunately, he is expected to regain full movement during his recovery, as his spinal cord remained unharmed.
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