{"id":14691,"date":"2026-07-16T19:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T00:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=14691"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:59:37","slug":"panama-city-zipline-terror-tourist-left-hanging-at-500-feet-mid-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/travel-tourism\/panama-city-zipline-terror-tourist-left-hanging-at-500-feet-mid-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Panama City Zipline Terror – Tourist Left Hanging at 500 Feet Mid-Air"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Poin Panama\u2019s general manager, C\u00e9sar Mel\u00e9ndez, addressed the public concern directly. He stated that visitors seeking extreme experiences in Panama City should remain confident that the activities \u201ccontinue with safety\u201d<\/strong> as their top priority. The company emphasized that the interruption was not caused by equipment failure but by weather conditions. Strong headwinds can create resistance that counteracts the rider\u2019s momentum, Mel\u00e9ndez explained. He described this deceleration as a normal phenomenon that \u201coccurs on any zipline in the world\u201d<\/strong> designed for high altitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018The cable is designed to support loads of several tons and undergoes continuous inspection programs\u2019 [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Operators on the platform are trained to react immediately, applying secure rescue maneuvers to retrieve and tow the user to the end of the line. The company stressed that the steel cabling used in the circuit can handle multiple tons of weight. Each customer must wear a certified harness, helmet, and specialized pulleys. Before every launch from Avenida Balboa, technical staff perform a detailed checklist of anchor points to mitigate risks and maintain a controlled environment, according to Mel\u00e9ndez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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