A 28-year-old mother died following a 15-foot fall from a slide attraction at Entre Flores park in Chinácota, Colombia. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Video footage captured the moments prior to the incident, showing the victim, Yuris Cristel Camila García Manrique, seated in a rubber ring at the top of the attraction. Reports indicate she expressed hesitation to the ride operator, explicitly asking if someone would be stationed at the bottom to assist her. The operator responded to her concerns, and she was subsequently sent down the slide.
The footage shows the victim exiting the ride path and falling approximately 15 feet from the structure. She sustained severe trauma to the brain, abdomen, and chest. Despite attempts to transport her to a medical facility, she died en route.
The municipal government of Chinácota has initiated a formal investigation into the park’s operational standards and the specific safety protocols involved in the operation of the slide. Following the accident, the attraction was cordoned off by law enforcement to facilitate a forensic review of the equipment and safety barriers.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety oversight at regional theme parks. Global industry standards, such as those maintained by ASTM International, require rigorous design specifications for water and dry slide attractions, including side wall height requirements, friction-reducing surfaces, and fall-prevention guards. Investigations into such accidents typically examine whether the equipment met these engineering standards and whether staff training was sufficient to handle guest concerns regarding ride safety.
Entre Flores has not released a formal statement regarding the specific mechanical status of the slide at the time of the fall. The investigation remains active, with the mayor’s office promising a review of all attractions within the park to ensure compliance with local safety codes.