A South Korean woman in her sixties&nbsp;died after suffering a cardiac arrest during&nbsp;bungee jumping&nbsp;at a sports facility in the Starfield Anseong Mall, Gyeonggi province.&nbsp;The unnamed woman fell eight metres&nbsp;from the bungee jumping platform to the concrete floor below, succumbing to her injuries on the spot on February 26,&nbsp;as reported by the Independent.&nbsp; Reports suggest that the bungee cord may have detached due to a defective carabiner cable, a crucial safety component.

Authorities from the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police are currently investigating the mishap, focusing on whether adequate safety measures were in place at the time. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

<h2>Suspected safety gear failure at play</h2>

Despite wearing safety gear, including a harness, the woman's safety was compromised due to the failure of a carabiner, a safety hook designed to secure the jumper to the bungee cord.

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Efforts to revive her at the hospital proved futile, and she was pronounced dead one hour after the fall.

Apart from bungee jumping, the sports facility at the Starfield Anseong Mall offers a range of other recreational activities, including climbing. However, the incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols implemented at such venues.

This incident adds to a string of bungee jumping accidents worldwide. In December of 2023,&nbsp;a Japanese tourist died&nbsp;after a jump from the Macau Tower in China. Similarly, in 2019, a man in Poland suffered spinal injuries when his harness snapped during a bungee jump at a theme park in Gdynia. Video footage captured the exact moment when the man's bungee rope snapped, causing him to plummet to the ground after leaping from a platform.&nbsp;

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In a similar incident in Chile, a&nbsp;young man died while bungee jumping over a ravine.&nbsp;The 23-year-old participated in the activity above the Cajón del Maipo canyon near Santiago but encountered health issues during the jump. He suffered a heart attack shortly after leaping from the platform.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A South Korean woman in her sixties died after suffering a cardiac arrest during bungee jumping at a sports facility in the Starfield Anseong Mall, Gyeonggi province.

A South Korean woman in her sixties died after suffering a cardiac arrest during bungee jumping at a sports facility in the Starfield Anseong Mall, Gyeonggi province. The unnamed woman fell eight metres from the bungee jumping platform to the concrete floor below, succumbing to her injuries on the spot on February 26, as reported by the Independent. Reports suggest that the bungee cord may have detached due to a defective carabiner cable, a crucial safety component. Authorities from the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police are currently investigating the mishap, focusing on whether adequate safety measures were in place at the time. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. Suspected safety gear failure at play Despite wearing safety gear, including a harness, the woman's safety was compromised due to the failure of a carabiner, a safety hook designed to secure the jumper to the bungee cord. Also read | Striking South Korean doctors face threat of licence cancellation amid prospects of talks Efforts to revive her at the hospital proved futile, and she was pronounced dead one hour after the fall. Apart from bungee jumping, the sports facility at the Starfield Anseong Mall offers a range of other recreational activities, including climbing. However, the incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols implemented at such venues. This incident adds to a string of bungee jumping accidents worldwide. In December of 2023, a Japanese tourist died after a jump from the Macau Tower in China. Similarly, in 2019, a man in Poland suffered spinal injuries when his harness snapped during a bungee jump at a theme park in Gdynia. Video footage captured the exact moment when the man's bungee rope snapped, causing him to plummet to the ground after leaping from a platform. Also watch | South Korea's striking doctors warned to return on deadline or face legal action In a similar incident in Chile, a young man died while bungee jumping over a ravine. The 23-year-old participated in the activity above the Cajón del Maipo canyon near Santiago but encountered health issues during the jump. He suffered a heart attack shortly after leaping from the platform. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman in her 60s dies after falling on concrete floor while bungee jumping in South Korea

A Japanese tourist has died after he bungee jumped 764-feet from a building in Macau, China. The 56-year-old unidentified tourist jumped off the Macau Tower (1,109 foot) — one of the tallest bungee jump platforms in the world and succumbed to complicated medical condition later on.

A Japanese tourist has died after he bungee jumped 764-feet from a building in Macau, China. The 56-year-old unidentified tourist jumped off the Macau Tower (1,109 foot) — one of the tallest bungee jump platforms in the world and succumbed to complicated medical condition later on. According to the NY Post, the man began experiencing shortness of breath after completing the daredevil jump. Before the people nearby could respond, he stopped breathing altogether and had no heartbeat when the first responders arrived. Accessing the gravity of the situation, they transferred the unconscious man to the Conde S. Januario Hospital for emergency treatment where he was later pronounced dead. Hong Kong news outlet HK01 said the thrill seeker did not suffer any superficial injuries to his body during the jump. Also read | Thailand: Tourist recalls horror of how bungee jumping cord snapped, plunging him into water Company offers condolence Skypark by AJ Hackett, the company which runs the bungee jump said it was saddened by the "medical situation" that occurred after the man's jump and offered its deepest condolences to his family. The company also urged all bungee jumpers to clearly specify their medical history prior to a jump. "When our staff received word that he was feeling unwell after landing, they immediately administered first aid and called the authorities for help. The company is cooperating with relevant government departments," it said. Also read | 10 Best Bungee Jumping Places in the World The bungee-jumping spot in Macau opened in 2006 and is only surpassed in height by Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge Bungee measuring at 853 feet. Skypark customers have to shell out $360 to jump off the Macau Tower's observation deck. Notably, the company has been in business for nearly 30 years and operates similar bungee-jumping attractions in Australia, France and Singapore. It claims to have carried out four million successful jumps and that the company has a 'perfect safety record'. Earlier this year in March, a Hong Kong tourist in Thailand nearly lost his life after he bungee jumped off a 10-storey-high podium before the cord came undone, sending him plunging into the water. The man's feet were still tied up by the lower half of the cord, but despite that, he managed to swim to safety. After the incident, the tourist said the experience would have been even worse if he didn't know how to swim. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese man dies after jumping 764 feet from one of the highest bungee jumping spots

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More than 200 thrillseekers jumped off a bridge in Brazil in an attempt to set a new world record in rope jumping.

245 men and woman took&nbsp;a plunge from the same bridge at the same time; each wearing a helmet attached to a harness.&nbsp;

&quot;It was an unbelievable experience.&nbsp;You jump and it&#39;s pure adrenaline and you just go,&quot; a&nbsp;participant said.&nbsp;

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The bridge is at 30 metres of height.

Guinness World Records is yet to recognise this death defying event. The previous record of mass jumping&nbsp;involved&nbsp;149 participants.&nbsp;

Rope jumping involves jumping from heights while tied to a nylon rope. It differs from bungee jumping since the rope used for jumping&nbsp;doesn&#39;t bounce back. &nbsp;

More than 200 thrillseekers jumped off a bridge in Brazil in an attempt to set a new world record in rope jumping.

More than 200 thrillseekers jumped off a bridge in Brazil in an attempt to set a new world record in rope jumping. 245 men and woman took a plunge from the same bridge at the same time; each wearing a helmet attached to a harness. "It was an unbelievable experience. You jump and it's pure adrenaline and you just go," a participant said. × The bridge is at 30 metres of height. Guinness World Records is yet to recognise this death defying event. The previous record of mass jumping involved 149 participants. Rope jumping involves jumping from heights while tied to a nylon rope. It differs from bungee jumping since the rope used for jumping doesn't bounce back.

245 people jumped off a bridge in attempt of new world record

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