The death of a 43-year-old woman from Cagayan de Oro City who engaged in an extreme water activity in Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City was an isolated case, but that it is also a wake-up call to all tourism stakeholders, according to Garry Lao, Lapu-Lapu City's new tourism officer.

In a phone interview on July 22, 2024, Lao said that the city government is set to conduct an inventory of water activities offered at resorts and tourism establishments following the incident.

Lao added that the city tourism office is to discuss the matter with accredited tour guides, boat operators, and punong barangays to identify steps to strengthen existing initiatives on safety of tourists.

There are 23 hotels, 42 resorts, and 41 diving centers in Lapu-Lapu City, Lao said.

The female tourist tried the “jumping balloon” extreme water activity offered by a floating cottage rental business in San Vicente, Olango Island on July 11, 2024, but suffered from a bad landing and died days later at the hospital.

Based on the investigation conducted by the Lapu-Lapu City Police, the tourist suffered from a spinal injury because of the impact of her landing on the water balloon.

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan inspected Pinky’s Floating Cottage on July 21, 2024, and served a cease and desist order.

An earlier report by GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak news reporter Lou-Anne Mae Rondina had it that the management already communicated with the family of the woman, and that they vowed to shoulder the medical and funeral expenses.

The management also clarified that they are operating with a business permit and that the guest signed a waiver.

As of posting time, the Lapu-Lapu City Police are awaiting the decision of the woman's husband on the filing of charges.

The woman’s siblings reportedly did not mention of any plans to pursue a case against the resort.