California zip line worker sacrificed himself to save helpless rider: witness

A heroic California zip line course worker sacrificed himself while helping a woman in distress — falling at least 70 feet and dying days later, according to reports. Joaquin Romero, 34, died from his injuries Monday, two days after he selflessly helped a stranded woman while working at La Jolla Zip Zoom Zipline on the La Jolla Indian Reservation, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.-- More...