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Staff from the bungee operation quickly realized that something had gone wrong. A rescue team was dispatched, and one employee entered the river to assist her.

Langworthy was eventually pulled from the water and transported for medical treatment. She was taken to a hospital in Victoria Falls, where doctors assessed her injuries.

Remarkably, despite the severity of the fall, she survived with injuries that were considered manageable given the circumstances. Her survival was widely described as extraordinary, given the height of the fall and the conditions of the river.

How the Incident Was Reported Around the World

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News outlets across multiple countries covered the story, often emphasizing both the dramatic nature of the accident and the unlikely survival. While headlines varied in tone, the core facts remained consistent: a safety failure occurred, and a tourist survived against significant odds.

Government travel advisories and tourism discussions briefly referenced the incident as an example of why travelers should carefully consider risk and ensure that adventure providers meet high safety standards. Continue reading…

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