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Bungee Jumping
Some of the common injuries include: eye trauma, rope burns, dislocations of the shoulder or hip, pinched fingers, back injuries, harnesses breaking, cords breaking and/or becoming disconnected
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River Rafting
If a traveler is injured on a whitewater rafting trip, they may be very far from any medical facilities and need an emergency evacuation to receive medical treatment
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Jet Ski
While jet-skiing seems very easy to learn, operational errors like losing control of steering, not wearing a life jacket or helmet and not knowing the right rules on the water can make jet skiing a very dangerous
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Hiking
Dangerous weather, falls, animal attacks, and even human attacks can all leave a trekking traveler in a bad situation. Injured hikers or trekkers must be airlifted to safety with a medically equipped helicopter
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Skiing
The number of fatalities each year hovers between 41-54 and injuries, including paralysis, head injuries, and spinal injuries These injuries occur at a rate of about 51 per year in the U.S.
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Kayaking
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 75% of kayak fatalities are caused by capsizing. Inexperience, poor technique and inappropriate waterway are few factors that can increase your risk of injury.
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Zip-Lining
Zip-lining is not for everyone. Zip-lining is not heavily regulated by the government. It is important to take precautions when zip-lining, as injury can be a result of faulty equipment or improper technique.
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Parasailing
Parasailing looks relatively easy and harmless, but the number of accidents, injuries and deaths have risen dramatically due to violent, unexpected winds, equipment failure, and even drowning.
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Scuba Diving
The hazards of scuba diving are equipment failure, gas supply issues, emergency ascents, and cardiac events. Divers may experience decompression sickness, also known as the bends.
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Surfing
The potential risk for surfing include drowning, hit by big powerful wave, shark or reptile attacks and the inexperience of the surfer.
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Sky Diving
The risks of skydiving may seem obvious, but include: parachute malfunction, being the most common, risk of loss of consciousness mid-air, a poor landing, or crashing into buildings or trees.
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