A terrified bungee jumper was pushed off a bridge by an instructor despite screaming and pleading repeatedly, “No, no, no!”
A recent incident involving a bungee jumper has gone viral, creating a wave of anger on social media.
The event took place in Spain, where a woman named Christina was pushed off a bridge by her instructor despite her visible fear and protests.
This shocking act has raised serious questions about safety and consent in extreme sports.
Bungee jumper screams and hangs onto the railing
A video of the incident has gained over 4.2 million views online.
“I was told I won the year’s screaming award,” wrote the reluctant jumper, named Christina, in the clip’s caption.
In the clip, Christina is seen standing at the edge of the bridge, strapped into a bungee harness.
She appears terrified, repeating “no, no, no” and shaking her head in disbelief.
The footage clearly shows her emotional struggle as she clings to the railing, clearly not ready to jump.
Christina’s friend, who is off-camera, tells her not to look down.
This advice comes too late, as Christina is already overwhelmed by fear.
She tries to hold onto the bridge at one point, but the instructor forcibly removes her hand from the railing.
He then hands her a selfie stick, seemingly to capture the moment.
Bungee instructor pushes female jumper off bridge despite repeated screams to stop
As the moment of the jump approaches, Christina pleads with the instructor for a moment to gather herself.
However, he ignores her requests. Without warning, the instructor pushes her off the edge, causing her to scream in shock.
The jump is captured from a GoPro camera, showing Christina’s descent as she screams.
The bungee cord snaps tight, leaving her swinging beneath the bridge.
Despite the initial fear, Christina’s reaction after the jump was one of exhilaration.
By the end of the video, she appears to be enjoying the experience, but that does not negate the distress she felt before the jump
The video sparks heated debate
After the video was shared, viewers had strong opinions about the instructor’s actions.
Many criticized his behavior, arguing that he had no right to push Christina when she clearly expressed her fear.
People expressed concern about the lack of consent.
Many agreed that if a jumper says no multiple times, they should not be forced to jump.
One person suggested that instructors should remove jumpers from the platform and refund their money if they are not ready to leap.
One user asked: If she didn’t want to, why did he throw her away?
Another commenter added: She said no, why did he push her?
The second user said: If she had died, then it would have been murder in the first degree (in the US anyway). I would find him guilty in 1 second.
Another user wrote: How many times after an accident in scenarios like this are we told how safe bungee jumping or skydiving “usually” is?
If someone comes to their senses you don’t throw them out of the plane. Only the military resorts to that.
Safety and consent in extreme sports
This incident highlights the critical importance of safety and consent in extreme sports like bungee jumping.
Participants should always feel comfortable expressing their fears and concerns.
Instructors must respect those feelings and prioritize the jumper’s safety and emotional well-being.
Extreme sports can be exhilarating, but they also come with risks.
Proper training and clear communication between instructors and participants are essential.
Instructors should create an environment where jumpers feel empowered to voice their hesitations without fear of being pushed or coerced.
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