Sichuan Cliff Swing Safety Rope Snaps, Tourist Falls to Death

Central News Agency (Reporter Liao Wenqi, Shanghai, 6th) An accident occurred on the afternoon of the 3rd during a cliff swing experience at a scenic spot in Sichuan, China. A female tourist''s safety rope suddenly broke, and she died after falling off the cliff. According to videos circulating online, someone next to the tourist shouted ''not tied tightly'' before she set off. According to a report by China Economic Net on the 6th, the Huaying City ''5·3'' accident investigation team announced on May 5th that on the afternoon of the 3rd, a casualty accident occurred at Maliuyan Adventure Park in Huaying City, Guang''an City, Sichuan Province. A female tourist surnamed Liu was injured while experiencing the waterfall swing project and died on the way to the hospital. After the accident, Huaying City established an investigation team to conduct an in-depth investigation into the cause of the accident. It was initially determined that the accident was a production safety responsibility accident of the enterprise, and relevant responsible units and personnel are being investigated and dealt with according to law and regulations. Post-mortem arrangements have been properly handled in conjunction with the family, and the park has been closed for rectification. According to videos circulating online, after a female tourist put on her safety rope, she was slowly sent out of the safe area. During this time, someone nearby repeatedly shouted ''not tied tightly''. As soon as the tourist slid out of the safety platform, the rope immediately broke, and the woman fell off the cliff. Some netizens said that the female tourist collided with the cliff wall after falling, and the vests worn by the on-site staff were marked with ''Chongqing Adventure Camp''. Public information shows that ''Chongqing Adventure Camp'' is an outdoor expansion enterprise. According to reports, the official account of Maliuyan Waterfall Scenic Area issued a temporary closure announcement on the 4th, stating that due to irresistible factors, in order to comprehensively ensure the safety of scenic spot facilities and equipment, build a strong safety defense line for tourism, and at the same time conduct special inspection and maintenance of relevant facilities in the scenic spot, after careful research by the scenic spot management office and reporting to the superior competent authority, it has been decided to temporarily suspend business of the scenic spot. The suspension period is from May 4th to May 10th. (Editor: Lu Jiarong) 1150506 Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship you make is the power to protect press freedom Download the Central News Agency ''First-hand News'' APP to keep abreast of the latest news The text, pictures, and audio-visual content of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.