Australian traveler Erin Langworthy was exploring Zambia in 2012 when she decided to take on the challenge of bungee jumping from a bridge, which overlooked the Zambezi River, known for its strong currents and crocodile population.
What was supposed to be a thrilling experience took a terrifying turn when her bungee cord snapped mid-air, sending her plummeting 360 feet into the rushing waters below.
Struggling against the powerful current, Langworthy fought to stay afloat as the river carried her downstream.
Prior to the jump, Langworthy noted that she had jokingly sent a postcard to her mother the day before, in which she wrote: “I’m doing a bungee jump tomorrow, so I’ll say goodbye… only joking!”
The postcard has since become a treasured keepsake in her family’s home, though her mother remains adamant that she will not be participating in any similar activities in the future.
The fateful day…
But Langworthy could have never imagined the catastrophic event that unfolded the very next day.
Despite being a fearful thought for many, over two million individuals have performed bungee jumps in total since the sport’s inception.
The desire for an adrenaline rush is a major motivation for travel, and bungee jumping is a prime example of this trend.
And contrary to what most people might believe, the data suggests that women are slightly more likely to try bungee jumping than men.
