Tourist Dies in World's Highest Bungee Jump at Macau Tower

A 56-year-old tourist has collapsed and 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 leaping off the Macau Tower on Sunday afternoon. 

Officials said he experienced shortness of breath and ended up losing consciousness shortly after the 764ft jump at 4.30pm. 

Paramedics found he was not breathing and had no heartbeat when they arrived at the scene. He was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. 

Skypark by AJ Hackett, the company that runs the bungee jump and other activities at Macau Tower, says on its website that paying customers should disclose any medical conditions before taking part in any of its activities.

Local media reported that the tourist had no external injuries to his body. 

Conditions that should be disclosed to the company, which has been running bungee jumps for more than 30 years, include heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes and previous surgeries. 

The jump, from on top of the tower's observation desk, sets thrillseekers back more than £280 (2888 Macanese Pataca). 

Those who brave the heights jump from 764ft up in the air, roughly two-thirds the height of the 1108ft tall building. 

Editor: CH

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