Top 29 of the Most Dangerous Sports in the World, From Sky Diving to Heli-Skiing

Whitewater Rafting

Many adventurers find the thrill of a lifetime while whitewater rafting, but it's crucial to be aware of the risk involved in traveling over turbulent rapids. Depending on the weather and the specific body of water, rafters run the possibility of being tossed into the water, which presents a variety of dangers.

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According to the Wilderness Medical Society, the majority of rafting injuries are brought on by colliding with an object like a boulder. If someone spends too much time in a river with water that is below freezing, they risk developing hypothermia. So, participants are more at risk when whitewater rafting under challenging circumstances.Keep reading below.

Skydiving

Many people have skydiving on their bucket list in order to feel the ultimate surge of adrenaline. What transpires, however, if something goes wrong? According to Dr. Anton Westman's thesis on skydiving accidents, human mistakes are more frequently to blame than defective parachutes for injuries sustained while participating in the sport.

Skydivers run the risk of breaking a bone, dislocating a limb, or, even worse, suffering paralysis or a brain injury during high-impact landings. Neil Patrick Harris once observed, "It's good to have a lot of once-in-a-lifetimes...," despite the inherent risk issues. If you ever have the chance to skydive, do so.Keep reading below.