- The 56-year-old tourist collapsed after jumping from the Macau Tower and died
- An unnamed Japanese man died on Sunday at Conde S. Märzio Hospital
A 56-year-old tourist collapsed and died after the world’s highest bungee jump.
The as-yet-unnamed Japanese tourist was taken to Conde S. Märzio Hospital in Macau, China, after jumping from the Macau Tower on Sunday afternoon.
Officials said he suffered from shortness of breath and lost consciousness shortly after the 764-foot jump at 4:30 p.m.
When paramedics arrived at the scene, they found he was not breathing or had a heartbeat. He was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.
Skypark by AJ Hackett, the company that runs bungee jumping and other activities at the Macau Tower, says on its website that paying customers should inform employees of any health concerns before participating in any of its activities.
The as-yet-unnamed Japanese tourist was taken to Conde S. Märzio Hospital in Macau, China, after jumping from the Macau Tower on Sunday afternoon
The 764ft jump will cost adventure seekers more than £280
Local media reported that the tourist suffered no external injuries to his body.
Medical conditions that should be disclosed to the company, which has been running bungee jumps for more than 30 years, include heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes and previous surgeries.
The jump costs adventure seekers more than £280 (2888 Macau pataca).
The company claims to have completed more than four million successful jumps worldwide and says it has a “perfect safety record”, adding: “We strive to achieve a high level of safety for our customers and our crew. “
Skypark at Macau Tower has a 4.5-star rating on Tripadvisor and many visitors leave positive comments about their time there.
One person said: “The world’s highest official bungee jumping experience was nothing short of breathtaking, the jump was even more amazing than I expected.”
“What enriched the experience enormously was the friendly and effective attitude of the Skypark team, who gave me valuable tips and then prepared me for the jump.”
“Checking and re-checking my equipment and safety measures has given me greater peace of mind and given me no cause for concern.”
Another said: “Looking down from 233m could be really scary but the crews there make it fun and have been really encouraging.”
An AJ Hackett spokesman told Web: “AJ Hackett Macau Tower Limited is saddened by the death of a tourist following a medical incident at Macau Tower yesterday, which occurred after completing the bungy jump.”
“We express our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.”
“Safety is our top priority and every single customer is subject to strict safety protocols.” In yesterday’s incident, the tourist followed all safety requirements before attempting the bungy jump.
“When our staff learned that he felt unwell after landing, they immediately administered first aid and called the authorities for help.”
“The company is cooperating with the relevant government authorities.”
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