Australian traveler Erin Langworthy was exploring Zambia in 2012 when she decided to take on the challenge of bungee jumping from a bridge overlooking the Zambezi River, known for its strong currents and crocodile population.
What was supposed to be a thrilling experience took a terrifying turn when her bungee cord snapped mid-air, sending her plummeting 360 feet into the rushing waters below.Footage shared on social media captured the moment Langworthy plunged into the water after the cord gave way
Struggling against the powerful current, Langworthy fought to stay afloat as the river carried her downstream
Miraculously, she survived the fall and the potential threat of lurking predators.
She reportedly had to swim with her feet tied together and free the cord when it got caught on rocks.
staff member from the bungee company managed to rescue her from the river, after which she was rushed to a hospital in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Despite Langworthy’s fall occurring at 5:30 p.m., she only arrived at the hospital by 11:00 p.m., where she was placed on a ventilator and administered antibiotics to prevent infection.
Medical professionals treated the young woman for injuries, such as partially collapsed lungs, and monitored her condition due to concerns over the contaminated water she had ingested.