Nurse dies in zipline fall
A MALE nurse died after falling from a zipline in Tabuk City, Kalinga.
Police identified the victim as Paul Herbert Pallaya Gaayon, 31, of Purok 5, Bulanao Centro in Tabuk City.
The zipline called “Slide for Life” is an obstacle challenge and one of the attractions in a camp site at Sitio Gapang in Bgy. Bagumbayan in Kalinga.
The hurdler is supposed to fall on the water but unfortunately, Gaayon missed the water and instead fell into the pool’s concrete pavement.
Witnesses said Gaayon’s hand slipped off the zipline holder, causing him to fall from as high as 18 feet.
A safety net also failed to protect the victim after it was ripped apart.
Gaayon was rushed to Kalinga Provincial Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
