Teen in China Miraculously Survives Falling 50 Feet After Bungee Jump Fail
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By Carl Samson
A teenage girl in China survived a 50-foot plunge into a river during a bungee jump that failed to pull her back.
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The incident took place at the Shidu Natural Park in Beijing’s Fangshan District on Friday, The Beijing Times reported.
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In a video of the incident, the 17-year-old tourist can be seen bungee jumping without issue until the rope failed to pull her back.
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After plunging into the water, the Tianjin-native was rushed to Fangshan No. 1 Hospital for treatment. She is reportedly in stable condition now.
As per South China Morning Post, initial investigations revealed that the accident resulted from an “inappropriate setting” of the rope.
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There was also some confusion that occurred among staff members during the jump while trying to communicate via gestures.
As a result, the manager and staff members responsible for the jump were suspended. The activity was also suspended during the investigation.
Watch the terrifying bungee jump below via Pear Video:
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