Dagestan bungee operators face scrutiny after forcing terrified tourist off 260-foot ledge
Video footage has sparked outrage after bungee jump instructors in Dagestan, Russia, forcibly pushed a terrified woman off a 260-foot ledge despite her explicit refusal. The incident, which occurred at the Noh’o tourist attraction on the Sulak River, shows staff kicking the woman’s legs to force her to sit before the platform tilted, sending her into the canyon. The woman survived the jump but expressed fear and refused to repeat the experience. An investigation into the staff is underway, and the incident has reignited concerns about safety standards at local tourist facilities.
Key points
- Footage shows instructors physically forcing a woman to jump from a 260-foot bungee platform in Dagestan.
- The woman explicitly refused the jump, screaming and begging staff not to push her.
- Staff members were seen laughing while forcing the tourist off the ledge.
- The woman survived the jump but reported fear and refused to jump again.
- An investigation into the staff involved in the incident is currently underway.
Background
This incident follows a series of safety concerns at tourist attractions in Dagestan. In 2025, a tourist died after falling from an unguarded cliff at a recreation center in Irgana, and another died during a boat trip in the Sulak Canyon. In 2022, a family of four died after a car fell into a canyon near Khunzakh. These incidents have prompted calls for stricter safety oversight of local tourist services.
How outlets are covering it
The New York Post emphasizes the graphic nature of the incident, highlighting the physical force used by instructors and the husband’s apparent failure to intervene. TVP World notes that this is not the first incident at the site, citing a previous case where a woman was pushed without consent and suffered a spinal cord contusion. Caucasian Knot focuses on the broader context of safety issues in Dagestan, referencing multiple fatal accidents in the region over the past few years. All sources agree that the incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for improved safety standards.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious questions about the safety and ethical standards of tourist attractions in Dagestan. It highlights the potential for abuse and negligence in the tourism industry, which can have severe consequences for visitors. The incident also underscores the need for stricter oversight and regulation of tourist facilities to prevent similar incidents in the future.
What to watch
An investigation into the staff involved in the incident is underway. It is unclear what consequences, if any, will be imposed on the staff or the operators of the bungee jump attraction. The incident may lead to increased scrutiny of safety standards at tourist attractions in Dagestan and potentially across Russia.
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- The incident with the tourist on the bungee in the Sulak Canyon caused a stir online. Caucasian Knot
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