A Japanese man died after jumping from the Macau Tower. The attraction is located at a height of 233 meters.
A 56 year old man died after visiting the Macau Towerin China and carry out the highest bungee jump in the world. The Japanese tourist paid to jump from a height of 233 meters, however, after the attraction, he began to feel difficulty breathing and decompensated.
After performing the extreme activitythe man was rushed to the Conde S Januario Hospital for treatment, but the doctors They couldn’t keep him alive and he died. around 4:30 p.m. According to international media reports, the victim had no visible injuries and the results of his autopsy are awaited to determine the cause of his death.
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The attraction that the deceased Japanese tourist visited is run by the Skypark company and is located in the Macau Tower. In order to participate in it, clients must pay 2,888 Macau patacas per jump, that is, $359. In addition, people can also enjoy other activities offered at the tower such as climbing a mast 338 m high.
What are the requirements to be able to perform a bungee jump?
From the official website of the company that offers this attraction in the Macao Tower, they state that people who want to make the jump must report any medical condition that they may have. Among them, heart conditions, high blood pressure, diabetes or having previously undergone surgery.
In addition, clients must sign a liability waiver form explaining each of the risks they are exposed to when carrying out the activity. It is also aimed at minors, so in that case a parent or guardian should take charge.
The risks of bungee jumping
The truth is that there are different health risks when bungee jumping. According to emergency medicine specialists, when a person carries out this activity, the body’s adrenaline increases “suddenly and blood pressure fluctuates,” which is risky for those with possible coronary heart disease.
In addition, experts maintained that there could be other types of injuries such as retinal detachment or joint dislocations. Likewise, they assured that the physical conditions of each one must be taken into account. before making the decision to carry out the activity.
Source: Ambito
