Can you survive a 200 foot drop?
Can you survive a 200 foot drop? A woman is sharing the story of her miraculous survival after tumbling 200 feet down one of Southern California's tallest mountain peaks. The terrifying fall left Ruth Woroniecki, 40, from Thornton, Colorado, with a long road to recovery ahead, but she's thankful she's getting a second chance at life.
How many falls are fatal?
About 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year—resulting in more than 32,000 deaths. Each year, about 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for a fall injury. One out of every five falls causes an injury, such as broken bones or a head injury.
What is the longest fall without dying?
Vesna Vulovic (Serbian Cyrillic: ????? ???????, pronounced [?êsna ?û?lo?it?]; 3 January 1950 – 23 December 2016) was a Serbian flight attendant who survived the highest fall without a parachute: 10.16 kilometres (6.31 miles).