Parasailing cable snaps in India with tourist plunging into the sea

Travel
31 Mar 2026 • 5:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A tourist plunged into the sea off India's western coast after a parasailing cable snapped at Baga Beach in Goa on Monday.
  • The unidentified man was quickly rescued by the sailboat crew and escaped without serious injury.
  • Local authorities have launched an investigation into the equipment failure, with police examining the circumstances of the mishap.
  • The incident has reignited concerns about safety standards within India's adventure tourism sector.
  • This follows a series of similar accidents in recent years, prompting calls for stricter safety protocols, better operator training, and more rigorous equipment checks.

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