Injuries. While zip line deaths are still a relatively rare phenomenon, as this activity becomes more popular, injuries are also on the rise. A recent study of zip line injuries in the last 16 years revealed that most of these injuries occur at commercial courses and camps.

How common are zipline deaths?

Ohio State University researchers found that approximately 12%of zip line injuries resulted in hospitalization. Between 2006 and 2016 there were 16 zip line fatalities reported in the United States, predominantly from falls (77%), material failures, collisions, and entanglements.

Has anyone died on a zip line?

PAUMA VALLEY, Calif. (KSWB) — A man died Monday after falling from a zipline in California, according to a close friend, who said it was a selfless act to save someone's life. ... The friend identified the victim as 34-year-old Joaquin Romero, confirming to KSWB that he died Monday morning at Sharp Memorial Hospital.