A woman has alleged a parasailing mishap off Goa’s coast nearly turned fatal when the rope tightened around her neck mid-air and she fell into the sea. Sushmitha, a nutritionist, said the recreational activity plunged her into panic as she struggled in the water while equipment failed.

Sushmitha posted video of the incident on Instagram, stating the episode began as a recreational outing but escalated into a life-threatening situation with no immediate control or rescue. She warned tourists to verify operator safety standards and question procedures before attempting water sports, stating such experiences can result in lasting trauma.

The footage has drawn mixed reactions online, with some users criticizing the lack of seriousness from bystanders and others noting such dips are routine in the industry to elicit excitement. Commentators debated whether existing regulations adequately address risks in recreational parasailing.

Goa’s tourism and coastal authorities have not yet issued a statement on the specific operator involved. Water sports licensing and safety audits are expected to face renewed scrutiny as officials assess compliance with monsoon and post-monsoon operation protocols.