Overview
- The zipline accident occurred on July 3 at Sterling River Resort in Dandeli when the safety lock reportedly gave way and Kuber Surpur fell nearly 40 feet.
- Surpur suffered multiple fractures in both arms and both legs and possible nerve damage and was treated first in Dandeli before transfers to Vijayapura and then Miraj for surgery.
- Surpur's family says the harness or locking mechanism snapped mid-ride and that the resort initially promised to pay medical bills but later stopped responding.
- Sterling River Resort acknowledged the accident, denied negligence, and said it will meet the family, while no police complaint or public inquiry has been confirmed so far.
- The viral bystander video has renewed public pressure for routine, enforceable safety checks of adventure-tourism gear and highlighted gaps in local inspection and liability practices.