Karnataka tourist suffers multiple fractures after fall from zipline at Dandeli resort
A tourist suffered multiple fractures after falling 40 feet from a zipline at a resort in Dandeli, Karnataka, due to a failure in safety equipment. The victim's family has accused the resort management of negligence, while the resort maintains that all safety protocols were followed.
Why it matters
This incident raises critical questions regarding safety standards and regulatory oversight in the adventure tourism industry in India.
In shocking incident, which has come to light belatedly, a tourist from Vijayapura suffered multiple fractures after he fell during a zipline ride at a resort in Dandeli in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
The mishap occurred on July 3, when Kuber Surapur from Vijayapura was holidaying in Sterling Rover Resort of Dandeli.
In the video that was captured by his brother on his mobile, which has subsequently gone viral, Kuber is seen falling from a height of around 40 feet after the safety equipment on the zipline snapped. He suffered multiple fractures and, after initial treatment at Dandeli, was shifted to a private hospital in Vijayapura for treatment. Subsequently, he has undergone surgeries at a hospital in Miraj, according to sources.
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