adventure sports safety
Bungee Jumping Accident in Rishikesh: Gurgaon Man Survives 35-Meter Fall After Rope Failure
Nov 15, 2025 04:14 pm CST
A 23-year-old man from Gurgaon narrowly escaped death when his bungee jumping rope snapped at Shivpuri Thrill Factory in Rishikesh. The victim fell from approximately 35 meters, sustaining chest injuries but is now stable after treatment at AIIMS Rishikesh. Authorities have suspended all activities at the adventure sports park pending a full safety investigation.
Tragic Death of Canadian Paraglider: Megan Elizabeth Roberts Found After Crash in Himachal's Dhauladhar Mountains
Oct 21, 2025 08:39 pm CST
A 27-year-old Canadian paraglider, Megan Elizabeth Roberts, was found dead after crashing in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges of Himachal Pradesh. Search teams located her body at 13,000 feet elevation following her solo flight from Bir-Billing. This incident joins other recent paragliding fatalities in the Kangra region, raising concerns about adventure sports safety in the area.