KITAOTAO, Bukidnon — Following a terrifying high-altitude accident that left a foreign tourist injured, a prominent highland getaway along the Bukidnon-Davao corridor has halted its recreation activities. The Greek Hills Resort has temporarily suspended its amusement and adventure operations to conduct an extensive, multi-agency safety evaluation.
The localized shutdown follows a strict cease-and-desist order served by municipal authorities after a structural failure over the weekend sent a guest plunging toward the forest floor.
The accident occurred on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the resort’s popular outdoor recreation facility in Barangay Sinuda—a heavily visited mountain destination known for its cold climate and extreme sports:
[ THE GREEK HILLS ZIPLINE STRUCTURAL FAILURE ]
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[ THE MOMENT OF THE ACCIDENT ] [ THE FORENSIC ATTRIBUTION ]
• **The 39-Foot Fall:** A 25-year-old Indian national was riding the• **Wear and Tear:** Initial inspection briefs conducted by the
zipline when the main line suddenly snapped as he neared the • Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10) revealed that the cable
endpoint landing platform, causing him to drop nearly 40 feet. • snapped due to advanced structural age and prolonged use.
• **The Landslide Cushion:** Fortuitously, the tourist landed on soft• **Delayed Reporting:** Law enforcement officials noted they were
mud within a minor landslide zone, which significantly absorbed • forced to launch the probe after discovering a viral Facebook
the impact and prevented fatal trauma. • video, questioning why the resort delayed reporting for two days.
The victim was given immediate emergency first aid at the German Doctors medical facility in Buda before being rushed to a comprehensive hospital in Davao City. Resort management has since confirmed that the guest is out of danger, in stable condition, and has been safely discharged.
The terrifying drop has quickly ignited intense national policy scrutiny regarding enforcement loops inside the country’s booming eco-adventure tourism sector:
[ THE ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTION TRACK ] │ ▼[ 1. Cease-And-Desist Order ] ──► The local government unit (LGU) of Kitaotao issued an immediate, total freeze on all high-risk recreational assets at the site pending corporate compliance reviews. │ ▼[ 2. Zero DOT Accreditation ] ──► Department of Tourism Region 10 (DOT-10) Director Mae Salvaña-Unchuan confirmed that Greek Hills Resort is **not an accredited tourism establishment** under state logs. │ ▼[ 3. Comprehensive Evaluation ]──► Management announced it will reopen its standard lodging and dining sectors on Friday, but the zipline will stay dark until independent engineers approve its design and protocols.
While Greek Hills management stressed it has begun an extensive assessment of its safety protocols, operating procedures, and emergency response measures, police are awaiting the tourist’s final decision on whether he intends to pursue formal criminal or civil negligence charges against the establishment.