Macau Tower horror: Tourist, 56, dies during 230-metre jump from world’s highest bungee jump
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A 56-year-old tourist has died after completing the world’s highest bungee jump.
The as-yet unnamed Japanese tourist was taken to Conde S. Januario Hospital in Macau, China, after jumping from the Macau Tower on Sunday afternoon.
Officials said he suffered from shortness of breath and eventually lost consciousness shortly after the 700-foot jump at 4:30 p.m.
Paramedics found he was not breathing and had no pulse when they arrived on the scene. He died after being rushed to hospital.
Local media reported that he had no external injuries to his body.
AJ Hackett’s Skypark, the company that organizes the bungee jumping and other activities at the Macau Tower, says on its website that paying customers must report any medical conditions to staff before participating in any of the activities.
Conditions that must be disclosed include heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes and previous surgeries.
More to follow.