A 59-year-old woman dies after a fall at a tourist attraction in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to reports. On June 14, she falls about 100 feet during what is described as a cave-rappelling or zip-line-related excursion at the Spar Cave attraction (also described as a zip-line park). The incident occurs after she plunges from a cliff during the activity. Local reports say emergency services respond to the site, but the woman’s death is reported. The accounts focus on the height of the fall and the location, identifying the attraction as Spar Cave and the municipality as Maricá in Rio de Janeiro state. The available information does not provide details on the cause of the fall, the condition of equipment, or whether any investigation or safety review has been launched. Further official statements or findings are not included in the provided excerpts.
Woman dies after fall at zip-line and cave attraction in Brazil
A 59-year-old woman dies after a fall at a tourist attraction in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to reports. On June 14, she falls about 100 feet during what is described as a cave-rappellin...
- A 59-year-old woman dies after a fall at the Spar Cave attraction in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The fall is reported to be about 100 feet.
- The incident occurs on June 14 during a cave-rappelling or zip-line-type excursion.
- Emergency services respond to the scene; the woman’s death is reported.
- The provided reports do not specify the cause of the fall or the status of any investigation.
In the latest incident, a 59-year-old fell from a cliff at a zip-line park at the Spar Cave, in Marica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 14.
13 hours agoIn the latest incident, a 59-year-old fell from a cliff at a zip-line park at the Spar Cave, in Marica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 14.
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