There was a Zorbing accident in Russia where one man was killed as the Zorb flew off-course, an into a gorge. There is a video on Youtube, as well as an article here.
Now, extreme activities and adventure sports such as Zorbing and Bungee jumping were born in New Zealand, but they are no longer unique to this country. Earlier last year, there was a young Australian woman who survived when her bungee cord snapped when she made a jump in Africa (video interview here).
Speaking of accidents...there were a few things that happened last year in New Zealand that stand out in my mind:
1) Hot air balloon flies into power lines (article here)
2) Tourists drown crossing alpine river near Franz Josef (article here)
3) Tourist dies in car crash near Waitomo Caves (article here)
4) New Zealanders fall off cliff while hiking Paritutu Rock (article here and here)
5) Skydiving plane crashes (article here)
Hope I haven't scared you. I still say go out there and have fun! But, be weary that sometimes those thrilling, fun activities do end tragically. Exercise caution and common sense, please! Oh, especially while driving. In New Zealand, you are driving on 'the other side' ... sometimes there is heavy rain...and sometimes the roads are very windy...the roads are unfamiliar. Be cautious when overtaking traffic (much of New Zealand is connected by two-lane highways) and when approaching those one-lane bridges!
Come visit =)
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