Thailand was convinced by his friends to try bungee jumping. That decision led to a near-death experience as the bungee cord snapped during the descent.Thankfully, the man took the plunge over a body of water.The tourist, a 39-year-old from Hong Kong who was identified only as “Mike,” was visiting the Changthai Thappraya Safari and Adventure Park in January when the terrifying accident occurred.
He had intended to try out the park’s firing range that day, but was eventually convinced to try bungee jumping, CNN reported.
Read more: Massive ship tips over in Edinburgh dockyard, sending 15 people to hospital After seeing his friend dive first, Mike stepped to the edge of the 10-storey bungee platform and leapt.Footage of the incident shows the man in free fall when the bungee cord wrapped around his feet snaps, mere milliseconds before the end of the descent.