Pune techie dies after falling from zipline tower at adventure park

PUNE: A 28-year-old female IT professional died after falling from a zipline tower at an adventure park in Bhor tehsil of Pune district, police said on Monday.

The victim, Taral Atpalkar, was preparing to begin her zipline activity at Rajgad Water Park Resort on Friday when the tragic incident occurred.

"She climbed onto a small iron stool while attempting to attach a safety hook to the zipline railing. However, the stool slipped, causing her to lose balance and fall onto another railing about 30 feet below," a police officer said.

She was immediately rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival, an officer confirmed.