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Bungee jump ends in river rescue

A girl was rescued after plunging into a river during a bungee jump in a park in the city's southwestern suburbs on Aug 18. The 17-year-old girl was unhurt, according to a member of staff from Shidu Natural Park. The park told media that the bungee cord and the equipment had not failed, instead, operators had set the rope incorrectly.