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Teenager Dies After Cliff-Swing Plunge at Sichuan Waterfall

Authorities classify the case as a production safety responsibility accident to trigger a probe into the operator’s safety practices.

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Liu, above, being helped onto the swing by safety staff just seconds before tragedy struck. Photo: Handout
The young tourist reportedly yelled ‘the rope isn’t tight enough’ before falling 168 metres to her death.

Overview

  • A 16-year-old fell from a cliff swing at Maliuyan Waterfall in Huaying, Sichuan after telling staff her safety rope was not tight, and she died on the way to the hospital.
  • Video recorded at the platform shows her stepping off before the rope came loose, according to local media reports.
  • Local officials closed the scenic area for equipment checks and opened an investigation with a preliminary finding of a production safety responsibility accident.
  • The swing was run by Chongqing Adventure Camp, which had promoted the new attraction and opened it about two months earlier.
  • The operator says it is cooperating with investigators and has contacted the family, while footage shared on Weibo has fueled calls for stricter oversight of high‑risk tourist rides.