Macau Tower horror: Tourist, 56, dies in 764ft leap from the world's highest bungee jump

A 56-year-old tourist has collapsed and died after completing the world's highest bungee jump. 

The as-yet-unnamed Japanese tourist was taken to Conde S. Januario Hospital in Macau, China, after leaping off the Macau Tower on Sunday afternoon. 

Officials said he experienced shortness of breath and ended up losing consciousness shortly after the 764ft jump at 4.30pm. 

Paramedics found he was not breathing and had no heartbeat when they arrived at the scene. He was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. 

Skypark by AJ Hackett, that company that runs the bungee jump and other activities at Macau Tower, says on its website that paying customers should disclose any medical conditions they might have to its staff before taking part in any of its activities. 

Local media reported that the tourist had no external injuries to his body. 

Conditions that should be disclosed to the company, which has been running bungee jumps for more than 30 years, include heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes and previous surgeries. 

The jump sets thrillseekers back more than £280 (2888 Macanese Pataca). 

The company claims to have run more than four million successful jumps across the world, and says it has a 'perfect safety record', adding: 'We strive to achieve a high level of safety for our customers and crew.'

The Skypark at Macau Tower has a score of 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor, with many visitors leaving positive comments about their time there. 

One person said: 'Going through the highest official bungee jumping experience on the planet was nothing short of breathtaking, the jump was even more astonishing than how I expected.

'What added greatly to the experience was the skypark team with their friendly and effective attitude in giving me the valuable tips and then preparing me for the jump.

'The checking and re checking of my equipment and my safety measures made me more comfortable and left no room for worrying at all.'

Another said: 'Looking down from 233m could really be scary, but the crews there make it fun and they were really encouraging.'

MailOnline has contacted AJ Hackett for comment.  

More to follow.