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independent local journalism in Phoenix. From rappelling to camping, from cabins to paramotor, we have the outdoors covered! Most of the deathsabout 14 per yearare elevator technicians. Although the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns limited how many people were on the road at any time throughout the year 2020, car accident deaths still increased by eight percent. VooDoo Zipline details & tips. Restrictions: Riders must be 48" tall to ride. Riders must weigh less than 450 pounds. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to ride after 8 p.m. Reservations: Patrons will receive an alert on their cell phone when their reservation is ready. The Voodoo Zipline (Rio Zipline) is a unique experience that is going to shoot you through the sky at a whopping height of 500 feet in the air. We are compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. Car Accident. Up to 3,600 injuries were reported from 1997 to 2012. Join the New Times community and help support Witnessed by several people and caught on video. They asked for my number so they could text me when our reservations were ready. The company also reportedly offered the couple a ride back to their hotel and a nice dinner at Fremont Street restaurant. Voodoo Zip Line launches riders between Rios two towers, and, for a dose of nature, a zip line opened at Grand Canyon West this year. Play it now! Grand Jury Was Misled in Uber Self-Driving Crash Charge, Motion Its called Aerodium. The unnamed man hung in the spot for nearly 30 minutes before a witness called at 2.34pm to report that a man was stuck above Fourth street. 435. Is ziplining the safest sport out there? Published: Mar. Casino.org Blog Great news! Yet even if your mountain-climbing goals arent quite Everest-level, that doesnt make this activity safe. Per year, thats 2.18 deaths. Thats not to say that deaths dont happen from time to time, but we just cant paint a full picture of how many occur from year to year. Submit. Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg marries Nicolas Bagory in lavish religious wedding after tying the knot in civil ceremony. It doesnt matter if youre running over to the corner store or taking an out-of-state trip, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA once said that theres one car accident per minute. Thats right, and we have the stats to prove it. I didn't receive a text but we got in line anyway just before 11pm. Phone: (866) 746-7671 Soar 490 feet in the open-air forwards and backwards between the Rio hotels two towers on VooDoo Zip Line. The Electronic Library of Construction, Occupational Safety & Health or ELCOSH in conjunction with the Center for Construction Research and Training or CPWR put together elevator-related injury and fatality data as provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Become a member to support the independent voice of Phoenix The death rate is higher too, as 16 people have died zip-lining over 10 years while annually, 30 people die in or around an elevator. Do not sell or share my personal information. WebStrung between the two towers of Las Vegas Rio hotel, the VooDoo Zipline whisks daring participants more than 30 mph (48 kmh) along a cable roughly 500 feet (150 meters) 39.28. WebThe VooDoo Zip Line is located in the VooDoo Lounge the top of the RIO hotel off of the strip, which is actually across the interstate on Flamingo Road. Lots of things are more dangerous than ziplining, including: Wait, really? You heard it here first! Unless you sprout wings, theres only one way to enjoy a birds-eye view of the city. I recommend you do it at night and do not walk there from the strip. The part that I didn't understand was the VOODOO Rep had none of our reservation information from Vegas.com. Man dangles 80 feet in the air after a zip line malfunctions You see playgrounds at every park and school, but have you ever stopped to think about how safe they are? So we went downstairs to the casino and waited for the text. 3700 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89103. According to the data, every year, more than 200,000 kids will have to go to the emergency room for injuries sustained while playing at a playground. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. Until then, hit the ziplines downtown or on The Strip, or get your adrenaline pumping on the rides atop The Strat. Practicing sustainable fishing means catching a particular number of fish and leaving the excess or untargeted in the waters. When your feet are dangling in mid-air high above the cold, hard pavement with only a lap belt to protect you from the laws of inertia, you'll praise 35 mph (and wish you had paid better attention in physics class). Here's my problem, they won't let you take your GoPro, and they charge more than the price of the attraction itself, for their video of it. But take our word for it. WebThis was me and my brother and I passed out on this zip line Two people were injured earlier this week while riding Las Vegas newest attraction the Fly LINQ, a Since playground injuries are in the six figures and we only have 3,600 zip line injuries reported from 1997 to 2012, you might be better off building your kids a DIY zip line than taking them to the park to play.