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Chinese tourist survives plunge into Victoria Falls

29 Nov 2013

LUSAKA - A Chinese tourist who fell into a gorge at Zambia's famous Victoria Falls while taking pictures has escaped with only bruises, a tourism official said.

A tourist who plunged down the Victoria Falls incredibly survived with just a few bruises. Image: Wiki Images

"The tourist, Wang Shun Xue, plunged into the shallow section of the gorge and survived with only minor injuries," John Zulu, manager of the National Heritage Conservation Commission in Livingstone.

"The depth of the gorge is 25m but where he fell from, it's about 15m because at some places there are slopes," he added.

"The tourist hit a rock and sustained bruises on his arm," said Zulu. "He looked shocked because of the accident."

After a medical check at a local clinic, the 45-year-old tourist and his three friends flew out of the country.

The Victoria Falls, a sheet of falling water, plunges 108m at its deepest point. It is set on the Zambezi River along the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is a popular destination for foreign holidaymakers.

Source: AFP via I-Net Bridge

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