Viral Video Shows Tourist Hanging Mid-Air Over 3,500-Foot Gorge After Zipline Malfunction in Maharashtra
A terrifying incident at Maharashtra's Toranmal hill station has gone viral after a tourist was left hanging mid-air over a 3,500-foot-deep gorge when a zipline ride reportedly developed a technical fault. The dramatic rescue was captured on video and has sparked fresh concerns over adventure tourism safety.
A terrifying incident at Maharashtra's Toranmal hill station has gone viral after a tourist was left hanging mid-air over a 3,500-foot-deep gorge when a zipline ride reportedly developed a technical fault. The dramatic rescue was captured on video and has sparked fresh concerns over adventure tourism safety.
The incident occurred at the recently opened zipline attraction at Sitakhai Point in Toranmal, Maharashtra's second-largest hill station, located in Nandurbar district. Karnataka: Tourist Suffers Severe Injuries in Dandeli Resort Zipline Accident (Video).
Tourist Left Hanging Over 3,500-Foot Gorge After Zipline Malfunction in Maharashtra, Dramatic Rescue Follows
According to reports, the tourist became stranded mid-air after the zipline malfunctioned during the ride, leaving him suspended thousands of feet above the gorge. The sight triggered panic among onlookers as the man remained stuck in the air. Agra Zipline Accident: 16-Year-Old Boy Killed After Rope Hook Snaps in Uttar Pradesh.
A viral video of the incident shows the tourist hanging helplessly while a zipline operator makes his way across the cable to reach him. The rescuer is then seen carefully guiding the stranded tourist back to safety, successfully averting a major tragedy.
The incident comes just days after another zipline accident in Karnataka's Dandeli, where a tourist from Vijayapura reportedly fell nearly 40 feet after the ride's safety mechanism allegedly failed. The victim suffered multiple fractures and nerve damage, while his family accused the resort management of negligence and poor maintenance of the equipment.
The back-to-back incidents have renewed concerns about safety standards at adventure tourism destinations, with many on social media calling for stricter inspections and maintenance of zipline facilities.
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