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Tourist Falls 40 Feet After Zipline Lock Fails at Karnataka Resort
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 05:18 AM
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A tourist plunged 40 feet after a zipline safety lock malfunctioned at a resort in Karnataka, India, as captured on camera.
A tourist was seen falling approximately 40 feet from a zipline at a resort in Karnataka after the safety lock failed, according to footage released by the resort. The incident occurred on a popular adventure trail that attracts visitors from across the country. Rescue teams were dispatched immediately and managed to secure the tourist, who sustained injuries but was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The resort has issued a statement expressing regret and stating that an investigation into the equipment failure is underway. Authorities have urged visitors to exercise caution and to ensure that all safety checks are performed before engaging in such activities.