A terrifying video purportedly showing a bungee jumping accident is currently going viral on social media. Several individuals are claiming that this incident recently occurred in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
The video shows two people standing on a high platform in a mountainous area, ready for bungee jumping, accompanied by an instructor. However, before they leap, the platform suddenly tilts, causing all three to fall.
shared this video, describing it as a frightening scene from Rishikesh questioning the safety measures amid thrilling adventures.
Zee News
and several other
media organizations
have reported the video as a recent accident in Rishikesh.
Source: aajtak
However, fact-checking by Aaj Tak reveals that the video is neither from India nor depicts an actual accident. It is from a resort in Nepal called 'The Cliff,' edited using AI. No such accident occurred in Nepal.
Unveiling the Nepal Connection
A different version of the
features a green logo with 'THE CLIFF' inscribed.
Searching for this logo led to 'The Cliff,' a bungee jumping
in Nepal, where the logo is evident in the viral video.
Source: aajtak
Further, the videos on this account show bungee jumps from a setup remarkably similar to the viral footage—green jumping platforms, a white structure with 'THE CLIFF' logo, and adjacent mountains. Comparable videos from 'The Cliff' can be viewed
'The Cliff' marketing head Avilasha Karki confirmed to 'Aaj Tak' that no such incidents occurred at their resort, and the video is entirely fabricated. No such accidents were reported in Nepal.
Who Created This Hoax Video?
Upon reverse-searching keyframes of the video, we found it was posted by a YouTube channel named 'Quake Skyfall' on May 3, 2025, stating, "This video was edited using AI. No harm was done in its making; everyone is safe."
Source: aajtak
The channel hosts more
, all claiming to be AI creations in their descriptions.
‘Quake Skyfall’ YouTube channel is likely managed from Sweden, as per its description.
‘Aaj Tak’ correspondent from Uttarakhand, Ankit Sharma, affirmed no bungee jumping mishap has occurred there.
Clearly, an AI-manipulated video is causing misleading narratives about a supposed Rishikesh accident.
