Thread: U.S. tourist dies after falling during zip line ride

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - A U.S. woman fell 65 feet to her death during a zip line ride through the jungle on the Caribbean island of Roatan, police said Thursday.


U.S. tourist dies after falling during zip line ride - News - MSNBC.com

See, I knew there was a reason that I didn't want to zipline...I am glad we opted to swim with sharks, lol...

It is scary to wonder what the level of maintenance is for their equipment...

Originally Posted by djgifford

See, I knew there was a reason that I didn't want to zipline...I am glad we opted to swim with sharks, lol...

It is scary to wonder what the level of maintenance is for their equipment...

Now I'm really confused as to which one is worse, ziplining or swimming with sharks, lmao.

Zip line tours have exploded in popularity among cruisers over the past decade, and cruise lines are adding them in a growing number of destinations from Costa Rica to Alaska. But are they safe?


Cruisedom buzzes about the safety of zip lines - Cruise Log - USATODAY.com

Yet another article about this tragedy. Roatan Tourism Officials explain what happened. Read this.


Cruise News - Roatan Zip-Line Tragedy Raises Questions - Cruise Critic

I'm not sure at this point that I'd let my kids or other family members zipline~ It is certainly something to think about. But, as the author pointed out- freak accidents do happen sometimes...It will be interesting to see what actuall transpired when everything is known.

Sad this happened!

Think, I'll do my "zip-lines" in Labadee where, if the cable should break, I'd go down in the water (at least some chance of survival) ....

In short, when it's your time, it's your time. It was hers, it wasn't the guide's.

Originally Posted by daWoods

In short, when it's your time, it's your time. It was hers, it wasn't the guide's.

Yes, Joe, I do agree with you....

Wow, I was at Roatan with the Carnival Valor on 4/16/08. I never heard a word about this incident! Boy am I glad I chose Tabyana Beach!