Video shows 13-year-old fall from Disneyland log ride mid-drop
A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down a waterfall on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride after exiting the vehicle early. The boy suffered minor injuries and was released from a hospital following a precautionary evaluation. State inspectors found no operational issues with the ride and approved its reopening.
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Details on the victim's age, the specific ride name, and the outcome of the state safety inspection are now included.
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13-Year-Old Boy Falls 50 Feet From Disneyland Ride
confidence 95%A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down a waterfall on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride after exiting the vehicle early. The boy suffered minor injuries and was released from a hospital following a precautionary evaluation. State inspectors found no operational issues with the ride and approved its reopening.
What's confirmed:
- A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down a waterfall on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
- The boy exited the ride vehicle before he was supposed to.
- The boy suffered minor injuries and was released from a hospital after a precautionary evaluation.
- California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Amusement Ride & Tramway Unit inspected the ride and approved it to reopen.
- The incident occurred on a Sunday.
- The state inspection found no operational issues with the ride.
Still unconfirmed:
- Eyewitnesses reported the boy fell 50 foot backwards.
- The ride has no belts or lap bars.