Credit: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Travel
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 as it got caught on rocks.
A staff member from the bungee company managed to rescue her from the river. Then, she was rushed to a hospital in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Langworthy suffered a broken collarbone and many bruises from the fall, but she was fortunate to escape with her life. The incident raised concerns about the safety measures in place for bungee jumping activities and the importance of thorough equipment checks.
Bungee jumping is an extreme sport that involves a significant amount of risk, and ensuring the safety of participants should be a top priority for any company offering