Delaware zip line death:Woman Dies After Falling From Zip Line at Delaware Park, Officials Say
Delaware police said a 59-year-old woman fell 40 feet from the Go Ape Tree Top Adventure zip line Wednesday. She was taken to Christiana Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The attraction in Bear spans seven acres and includes four zip lines and a variety of swings, rope ladders, bridges and trapezes.
“Waivers are signed by participants to accept responsibility for following the safety rules and advice on the course and assume all risks associated with his/her participation,” the company’s website states. “These safety rules are communicated thoroughly in a safety brief that is required of every participant before they Go Ape.”