A tragic twist of fate at a waterfall resort in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has further considerations on travel protection in the peak summer season.
On Saturday, one user died and 60 others were injured, one of them seriously, when a treadmill-like contraption failed at an entertainment center called “The Magic Carpet Project” at the site of the Detian waterfall in the county. from Daxin, Chongzuo. 200-meter ribbons, designed to transport travelers from the foot of a mountain to the lowest part of a hill, while offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
The local government reported that the connector between the two sections of the belt had broken, causing the belt to slip and the other people on it to roll downhill, leading to injuries and one death.
The waterfall site manager, who is also guilty of the operation and maintenance of the facility, was arrested.
Local authorities have suspended operations at the site and are conducting a thorough investigation. The injured are receiving treatment.
Other fatal twists involving passengers have also occurred recently. In July, another 3 people were killed and 4 injured in a twist of automobile fate in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. And in June, two travelers drowned in a river in Shiren Canyon. , a deserted site in Taizhou, Zhejiang province.
Li Wenxuan, 36, a designer from Beijing, said the reports worried her.
“My family travels historically during the summer to bring my daughter closer to new cultures and landscapes,” she said. “Despite careful planning and our efforts to avoid potentially damaging events, unforeseen damage can still occur, especially with the influx of visitors. high season. “
Cai Miao of the Tuniu portal said popular summer activities such as swimming, rafting and snorkeling, especially in rivers and lakes, carry inherent dangers that have been exacerbated by seasonal torrential rains.
Cai urged travelers to book with legal agencies and purchase insurance. He underscored the importance of assessing risks and avoiding high-risk activities during the summer.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a recommendation last month, advising travelers to monitor weather forecasts to avoid natural errors such as landslides and flooding. The ministry also advised that students participate in outdoor or high-risk activities only if their physical condition allows it and follow the recommendations of health personnel and the local government in case of an emergency.
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