Chinese Tourist Killed by Falling Tree While Ziplining in Chiang Mai

[webfact]

Killed by falling tree. Picture courtesy: 3PLUS news

 

In a tragic accident today in Chiang Mai, a Chinese tourist lost her life, and another was injured when a tree fell on them while they were ziplining. The incident occurred around noon in Village 2, Thep Sadet Subdistrict, Doi Saket District. The Erawan Rescue Centre swiftly dispatched emergency services to the scene.

 

The couple, Mr. Liu Yang, 46, and Ms. Jing Chen, 44, from China, were crossing a suspension bridge after enjoying a ziplining adventure. Without warning, a large tree, likely destabilised by recent heavy rains, toppled onto the bridge. The impact caused them to plunge approximately 15 metres to the ground below.

 

Rescue teams found Mr. Liu Yang alive but suffering from multiple fractures. He was immediately given first aid before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Tragically, Ms. Jing Chen was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Eyewitnesses say the tree fell due to the soil's inability to support its weight after incessant rainfall. The area has experienced continuous downpours, making landslides and ground shifts more likely. 

 

Local authorities have already initiated an investigation into the incident, aiming to understand fully the circumstances leading to the tragedy. They suspect that the saturated soil from ongoing rain was a significant contributing factor.

 

The police have also contacted the Chinese Consulate to inform them of the events and coordinate support for the affected families. Chiang Mai officials have pledged to assist the victims' families and ensure proper compensation is provided according to local regulations,reported 3PLUS news.

 

Moreover, they announced plans to enhance safety measures to prevent such incidents from recurring, especially given the area's popularity among adventure-seeking tourists.

 

This unfortunate event highlights the need for constant vigilance and regular safety checks in high-risk tourist attractions, especially during seasons of heavy rainfall.

 

-- 2024-08-02

 

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[Tropicalevo]

19 minutes ago, webfact said:

a Chinese tourist lost her life, and another was injured when a tree fell on them while they were ziplining.

 

Not quite.

 

20 minutes ago, webfact said:

The couple, Mr. Liu Yang, 46, and Ms. Jing Chen, 44, from China, were crossing a suspension bridge after enjoying a ziplining adventure.

 

They were heading home.

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Not quite.

 

 

They were heading home.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Tragically, Ms. Jing Chen was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Not quite.

 

 

They were heading home.

Yes one will be in a body bag though.

[CanadaSam]

I believe the zipline company has insurance of 500,000 for injuries and 1 million for fatalities?

 

I am curious to know if the insurance company will state that this only covers accidents while zip-lining, and not crossing a bridge to get to and from the zipline.

[webfact]

Tree Collapse on Zipline Bridge in Chiang Mai Claims One Chinese Tourists Life, Injures Another
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Chiang Mai — At 2:50 PM on August 1st, 2024, the Erawan Emergency Response Center in Chiang Mai received a report of a fallen tree injuring two Chinese tourists at a zipline site in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai.

Upon arrival, rescuers quickly transported the victims to Doi Saket Hospital, while alerting relevant agencies for further investigation.

According to eyewitnesses, it was reported that a Chinese couple were returning from the final zipline platform to the office area when a tree suddenly collapsed onto the rope bridge they were crossing.

 

The victims were, publicly identified only as Mrs. Jing (44) and Mr. Lui (46), both Chinese nationals. The tree struck the rope bridge, causing the couple to plummet 15 meters to the ground.

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-08-02

 

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[brianthainess]

A completely unpredictable Accident. IMO

[ronster]

Must have been a very poorly constructed bridge to break with just the one tree falling on it . Appears to have steel cables in it despite being described as a rope bridge , would think they would be strong enough to support it for enough time for them to get off the bridge unless they were thrown from it upon impact.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Eyewitnesses say the tree fell due to the soil's inability to support its weight after incessant rainfall. The area has experienced continuous downpours, making landslides and ground shifts more likely. 

But the area was still operating  rides?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

A completely unpredictable Accident. IMO

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Eyewitnesses say the tree fell due to the soil's inability to support its weight after incessant rainfall. The area has experienced continuous downpours, making landslides and ground shifts more likely.

Really....

[rocketboy2]

Very sad.

R.I.P

[brianthainess]

12 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

 

Really....

Yes do you expect all trees to be checked ? dream on. 

[hotchilli]

2 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Yes do you expect all trees to be checked ? dream on. 

It would be a good idea to inspect the area due to excessive rainfall.

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Yes do you expect all trees to be checked ? dream on. 

 

 

No, but being safety conscious they could cut down all the trees that could fall and reach someone on the zipline or its infrastructure.......just like they do for cable cars and ski lifts.

 

Just a thought

 

 

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, hotchilli said:

It would be a good idea to inspect the area due to excessive rainfall.

Trees falling are unpredictable you can't tell if a tree might fall just by inspecting an area, I have witnessed trees falling when there was no rain.

[brianthainess]

Just now, Will B Good said:

 

 

No, but being safety conscious they could cut down all the trees that could fall and reach someone on the zipline or its infrastructure.......just like they do for cable cars and ski lifts.

 

Just a thought

 

 

That would destabilize the whole area. 

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

That would destabilize the whole area. 

 

You don't dig them up.....the roots remain along with a substantial part of the trunk.

[Grumpy one]

36 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

No, but being safety conscious they could cut down all the trees that could fall and reach someone on the zipline or its infrastructure.......just like they do for cable cars and ski lifts.

 

Just a thought

 

 

That would take too much time to think about let alone doing it

 

 

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, Grumpy one said:

That would take too much time to think about let alone doing it

 

 

 

 

Some big ass trees as well....not like pine trees in Switzerland....555

[Will B Good]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

A completely unpredictable Accident. IMO

 

From the tinterweb...

 

Trees are often cleared from the route of cable cars, ski lifts and ziplines for several important safety reasons.

 

Clearing trees from the route is a necessary practice to ensure the safety and efficiency of these transportation systems. It reduces the risk of accidents, facilitates maintenance and emergency operations, and ensures reliable operation in various weather conditions.

 

 

[josephbloggs]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

No, but being safety conscious they could cut down all the trees that could fall and reach someone on the zipline or its infrastructure.......just like they do for cable cars and ski lifts.

 

Just a thought

 

 

Yeah, imagine the outcry that a company is decimating a forest to hang some ziplines. I don't think so.

[rocketboy2]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

That would destabilize the whole area. 

 

Bs.

As the root remain, and often regrowth occurs.

[rocketboy2]

5 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Yeah, imagine the outcry that a company is decimating a forest to hang some ziplines. I don't think so.

 

How do you think it was all built in the first place.  

 

[Georgealbert]

Images of the scene, showing the uprooted tree base and the walkway it fell on.

 

[josephbloggs]

17 minutes ago, rocketboy2 said:

 

How do you think it was all built in the first place.  

 

Looks like it is very well integrated in to the existing nature. But obviously you know better?

[JeffersLos]

Nobody shouted Chimber!? 

[nakhonandy]

27 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Images of the scene, showing the uprooted tree base and the walkway it fell on.

 

That looks very stable and suggests the tourists were hit directly.

Just a freak accident.

[rocketboy2]

45 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Looks like it is very well integrated in to the existing nature. But obviously you know better?

 

Sure, they didn't take industrial equipment up there to build all that.

How naive you are.   yawn.  

Are you a member of one of them nut job Eco cults, like just stop Oil, Who goes to Thailand on holiday sitting on a jet Liner.

 

 

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

facilitates maintenance and emergency operations, and ensures reliable operation in various weather conditions.

 

Have you forgotten what country you are in ?

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Have you forgotten what country you are in ?

 

555....Good point, well made....😆