Canadian dies while ziplining


Unexpected tragedy: Flight of the Gibbon has been closed since the incident and is currently awaiting permission to resume activity. — The Straits Times/Asia News Network

Bangkok: A Canadian fell to his death from about 12m while ziplining at a popular tourist attraction in northern Thailand, police said.

Home to famed Buddhist temples, lush jungles and picturesque waterfalls, Chiang Mai is a well-known destination in the north for visitors seeking an alternative to Thailand’s beaches.

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