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Some of the top adventurous sports activities, travelers love to participate and their risks. It is important to take into account - the health risk / medical risk and the travel risk involved in these hazardous sports activities. It is advisable to by a travel medical insurance policy in case if you are traveling outside your medical coverage region to participate in any adventurous sports coverage. Follow us to stay informed about travel tips, and travel updates that matter you the most. Make your travel experience worry-free !

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Bungee Jumping

Some of the common injuries include: eye trauma, rope burns, dislocations of the shoulder or hip, pinched fingers, back injuries, harnesses breaking, cords breaking and/or becoming disconnected

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River Rafting

If a traveler is injured on a whitewater rafting trip, they may be very far from any medical facilities and need an emergency evacuation to receive medical treatment

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Jet Ski

While jet-skiing seems very easy to learn, operational errors like losing control of steering, not wearing a life jacket or helmet and not knowing the right rules on the water can make jet skiing a very dangerous

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Hiking

Dangerous weather, falls, animal attacks, and even human attacks can all leave a trekking traveler in a bad situation. Injured hikers or trekkers must be airlifted to safety with a medically equipped helicopter

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Skiing

The number of fatalities each year hovers between 41-54 and injuries, including paralysis, head injuries, and spinal injuries These injuries occur at a rate of about 51 per year in the U.S.

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Kayaking

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 75% of kayak fatalities are caused by capsizing. Inexperience, poor technique and inappropriate waterway are few factors that can increase your risk of injury.

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Zip-Lining

Zip-lining is not for everyone. Zip-lining is not heavily regulated by the government. It is important to take precautions when zip-lining, as injury can be a result of faulty equipment or improper technique.

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Parasailing

Parasailing looks relatively easy and harmless, but the number of accidents, injuries and deaths have risen dramatically due to violent, unexpected winds, equipment failure, and even drowning.

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Scuba Diving

The hazards of scuba diving are equipment failure, gas supply issues, emergency ascents, and cardiac events. Divers may experience decompression sickness, also known as the bends.

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Surfing

The potential risk for surfing include drowning, hit by big powerful wave, shark or reptile attacks and the inexperience of the surfer.

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Sky Diving

The risks of skydiving may seem obvious, but include: parachute malfunction, being the most common, risk of loss of consciousness mid-air, a poor landing, or crashing into buildings or trees.

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