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Teen falls 50 feet on Disneyland ride with no belts or lap bars; state finds no operational issues

A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down a waterfall on Tiana's Bayou Adventure after climbing out of the ride vehicle. California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health inspected the attraction and found no operational issues. The ride has since been approved to reopen.

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State inspectors completed their review and cleared the ride for operation.

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  1. State Clears Disneyland Ride After 13-Year-Old Falls 50 Feet

    A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down a waterfall on Tiana's Bayou Adventure after climbing out of the ride vehicle. California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health inspected the attraction and found no operational issues. The ride has since been approved to reopen.

    What's confirmed:

    • A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down a waterfall on Tiana's Bayou Adventure after exiting the ride vehicle.
    • The incident occurred on a Sunday at approximately 6 p.m.
    • California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Amusement Ride & Tramway Unit inspected the ride and found no operational issues.
    • State officials approved the ride to reopen.
    • The boy was released from a hospital after a precautionary evaluation.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The ride lacks belts or lap bars.
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