Deadly Adventure Travel Activities Around the World
Shark diving, helicopter skiing, skydiving, and extreme mountain climbing are activities that bring excitement to many people, but can cost them their lives.
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Shark Diving, South Africa:Snorkeling with hammerheads and great whites without a cage is not for the faint of heart. This tourist activity attracts brave visitors off the coast of South Africa. Visitors should check in advance that the dive operator is reputable and environmentally responsible. Photo: Redbulletin.
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Jumping from La Quebrada cliff, Acapulco, Mexico:Acapulco's 45-meter-high cliffs are dangerous even for experienced jumpers. The water depth can change in the blink of an eye, and a miscalculation in timing can lead to an accident. Therefore, visitors are advised not to attempt the jumps, which are popular at many beaches around the world. Photo: Grayline.
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Running with the bulls, Pamplona, Spain:This unique festival has a history of 30 years. Since 1910, 15 people have died and about 50-100 people are injured each year in the running with the bulls. To participate, participants must be over 18 years old, not drink alcohol before or during the race, and must run in the same direction as the bulls, not in the opposite direction. Photo: Theviewspaper.
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Icefall Climbing, Canada:Frozen waterfalls in winter are a beautiful sight. Many adventurers find them an ideal challenge. Basically, this tourist activity is similar to rock climbing, but more dangerous, due to the instability and slippery nature of the ice. Climbing ice waterfalls requires the player to be an expert, because the ice has many forms, thick, thin, soft, hard, difficult to grasp. Photo: Canadianalpineguides.
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Rafting:This adventure game brings excitement and thrill to tourists, but is one of the most dangerous tourist activities. Participants can have their boat capsized by water or hit the rocks. Common injuries include broken bones and dislocations. Tourists need to be fully equipped with protective gear such as helmets, life jackets, etc. when playing this game. Photo: Paradisebreezes.
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Bodyboarding on the street:This game is quite similar to skateboarding, except that players will lie horizontally instead of standing upright, while rushing down the slope at breakneck speed. Players are required to wear helmets and protective suits, otherwise the possibility of injury from collision will increase, because only the feet act as brakes. Photo: Naroomanewsonline.
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Adventure climbing:This is one of the most risky activities. Climbers can suffer from a variety of injuries, from dislocations, muscle pain, torn ligaments, broken bones, spinal injuries, and frostbite. Weather has a big impact on mountaineering trips, which can cause participants to get lost or even die. Photo: Viresattached.
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Cave diving:Cave diving is an extreme sport in which participants dive into partially submerged caves. In addition to scuba diving equipment, this sport also requires many other tools, depending on the terrain of each cave. Visitors can get lost due to low visibility and broken lighting equipment, or collide with cliffs, lose air... Photo: Cavedivingcenotes.
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Freestyle Skydiving:The image of individuals wearing parachutes jumping from towers, buildings... makes viewers admire. However, this activity is quite dangerous and has a high risk. Players can be blown by the wind into surrounding buildings, land in the wrong place... Many countries have banned this form, except for some professionally organized events. Photo: Wiseseek.
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Heli Skiing:In this sport, players will be taken by helicopter to slopes in remote, deserted areas. Ski enthusiasts often have to book a year in advance to experience the feeling of rushing down the mountainside in the wilderness, regardless of the risk of being trapped by changing weather, or even losing their lives to an avalanche. Photo: Luex.
According to Zing.vn
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