A six-year-old boy was enjoying a zipline in a Mexican amusement park before it went horrifically wrong when his harness snapped and he plummeted 40 feet.

The boy, who has been identified as Cesar, was enjoying a day with his family at Parque Fundidora's Amazonian Expedition which is located in the Mexican state of Nuevo León.

As reported by Fox News, Cesar and an adult male were using a zip line that was suspended 40 feet above an artificial pool, with the man right next to the six-year-old guiding him along.

All seemed to be going well with both having fun, but things then took a turn when Cesar's harness suddenly snaps and he plummeted into the pool below.

A video of the incident has emerged online and screams can be heard from the person recording when the six-year-old falls.

Nataly Moreno, the boy's sister, took to Facebook where she scolded the amusement park for not being trained to deal with such events.

"My younger brother of 6 years climbed a zipline in that park, in the middle of the journey his harness broke and he fell into the water, a lagoon of 5-10 meters," Nataly wrote. "Fortunately, there was another tourist nearby and he jumped in to save him, from how deep the gentleman was, he was also drowning."

Nataly went on to explain that her brother and boyfriend raced to the scene where they jumped in and saved Cesar and the man who had attempted to help him.

"The park doesn't have people trained for these kinds of situations, none of them went to help pull him out of the water," Nataly continued. "Terrible park, it's amazing how disastrous things can happen in the blink of an eye. I just thank god my Cesar is doing fine."

Another relative of Cesar, Mayra Hernandez, also took to Facebook where she claimed that none of the staff at the amusement park knew how to swim.

"The staff didn't know what to do and didn't know how to swim," she wrote. "Thanks to the fact that we were close we were able to get him safe as a family member jumped in to get him out of the water. Due to poor training of staff everything could have been worse. The harness popped mid ride!"

As per the Daily Mail, the Nuevo León Civil Protection made a statement where they said that Cesar sustained no injuries and walked out of the park with his family.

Fundidora Park has announced that all attractions have been suspended pending an investigation into the zip line and the company that operates it.

"In this Park's new era, the priority is the experience and safety of our visitors," Fundidora Park said. "So, we will continue to implement the necessary measures to guarantee that the companies rigorously comply with their contracts."

Despite being shaken up, we're glad Cesar was able to walk away unharmed.

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The father of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from an Orlando amusement park ride has spoken out about his son's final moments.

On Thursday evening, teenager Tyre Sampson passed away after falling from the Orlando Free-Fall ride at ICON Park on Internation Drive.

The 430-foot ride was one of the park's newest attractions, having just opened back in December, and was boasted as "the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower". Per an Instagram post advertising the attraction, the ride tilts guests "30 degrees forward" and drops them "at over 75 mph".

However, at around 11:00PM on March 24, tragedy struck as Tyre fell to his death from the attraction. Authorities say the boy was transported to a nearby hospital, but shortly succumbed to his injuries.

Now, the teenager's father - Yarnell Sampson - has spoken out about his son's final moments.

In an interview with Fox News 35, the grieving father revealed that Tyre was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program, and had decided to ride the attraction with two of his friends.

But Sampson says that his son voiced his concerns about his safety prior to his death.

"He was panicking when he was going up," the father told Fox News 35. "When the ride took off, that’s when he was feeling uncomfortable. He was like, 'What’s going on?' That’s when he started freaking out, and he was explaining to his friend next to him, 'I don’t know man. If I don’t make it down, please tell my Mom and Daddy I love them.'

"For him to say something like that, he must have felt something," Mr. Sampson said.

"This should never happen to anyone else's child ever again, and if I have anything to do with this, it will not happen ever again," he added.

The father also revealed that his son was "an honor roll student" and had "a bright future". At 6ft 5" tall and 325lbs, he was also a promising young football player.

Speaking to KMOV, the boy's father added that his son was a fighter, adding: "I could not ask for a better son."

The New York Post has reported that the family has now enlisted personal injury attorney Ben Crump - who has also served as the representative for Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Jacob Blake.

Fox News 35 reports that investigators with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - which inspects amusement park attractions and rides - are investigating the tragedy. Additionally, local police have opened an investigation into the incident.

Per the ICON Park website, the Orlando Free-Fall is owned and operated by the Slingshot Group of Companies.

Our thoughts continue to go out to Tyre's family, friends, and loved ones, as well as all of those affected by this tragedy.

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A teenager has tragically lost his life after falling from a new amusement park ride in Orlando, Florida.

As reported by the New York Post, the unnamed 14-year-old was visiting the ICON Park on Internation Drive and opted to take a ride on one of the park's newest attractions - the Orlando Free-Fall.

However, as confirmed by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the teen fell from the ride at around 11:00PM on Thursday (March 24). Park guests - including the boy's parents - watched as he fell, reports say.

Authorities say the boy was transported to a nearby hospital, but shortly succumbed to his injuries.

In an Instagram post advertising the attraction, ICON Parks states that the Orlando Free-Fall is "the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower at a height of 430 feet" and offers riders a chance to get "a birds-eye view" of central Florida.

Additionally, the ride tilts guests "30 degrees forward" and drops them "at over 75 mph".

Fox News 35 reports that investigators with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - which inspects amusement park attractions and rides - will be on the scene to investigate the tragedy.

Recalling the incident, one eyewitness told Fox News 35: "At first we thought it was a piece of the ride or whatever until we got a little closer and it was a person laying on the ground," before adding: "Everyone was just panicking and screaming."

John Stine, the director of sales and marketing for Slingshot Group of Companies (which owns and operates the ride), said that the ride was operating with "all the safety precautions in mind".

"Everything is in place and this is why we are doing this investigation," Stine added, per The Independent. Additionally, local police have opened an investigation into the incident.

Speaking to WFTV, Stine also said: "Our hearts are broken for that family of the young man, and, again, we're going to do everything we can to work with the investigating authorities to get to the matter of this [incident]."

The ride reportedly opened in December 2021, per another post on the ICON Park Instagram page. Reports say the ride will remain closed indefinitely following the teen's death.

Our thoughts are with the family of the victim, as well as all of those affected by this tragedy.

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The teenager who plunged to his death during a late-night ride on a 430-foot-tall free fall attraction at a Florida amusement park ride has been identified as 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, The Independent reports.

On Thursday, Tyre, from Missouri, had been enjoying a night of attractions at the ICON Park on International Drive and ultimately went on one of the park's newest rides: the Orlando Free-Fall.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the youngster fell from the ride at around 11:00 PM, with park guests having witnessed the tragic event unfold.

As reported by The Independent, Tyre, who was a straight-A student, was on vacation with a friend's family. Following the fall, he was rushed to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Tyre's name was released by Orange County Sheriff John Mina at a press conference on Friday, who said that the evidence thus far indicated that the young boy's death was "a terrible tragedy".

Per Fox News 35, officials at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - which inspects amusement park attractions and rides - will be investigating the incident at the park.

Recalling the horrific ordeal, one eyewitness told Fox News 35: "At first we thought it was a piece of the ride or whatever until we got a little closer and it was a person laying on the ground," before adding: "Everyone was just panicking and screaming."

John Stine, the director of sales and marketing for Slingshot Group of Companies (which owns the park), told The Associated Press on Friday morning: "We are absolutely saddened and devastated by what happened, and our hearts go out this young man's family."

He also insisted that the ride had been operating with "all the safety precautions in mind".

"Everything is in place and this is why we are doing this investigation," Stine added, per The Independent. Local police have also launched an investigation into the incident.

Speaking to WFTV, Stine also said: "Our hearts are broken for that family of the young man, and, again, we're going to do everything we can to work with the investigating authorities to get to the matter of this [incident]."

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A 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from an amusement park ride may have been too heavy for the attraction.

Tyre Sampson slipped out of his seat and dropped to the ground while riding the 430 ft FreeFall ride at ICON Park Florida on March 24.

According to the ride's manual, the maximum weight for passengers is 287 pounds. Tyre's dad Yarnell Sampson told Fox 35 News that his son was 6'5'' and weighed around 340 pounds, putting him well over the limit.

"Be careful when seeing if large guests fit into the seats. Check that they fit within the contours of the seat and that the bracket fits properly. If this is not so, do not let this person ride," reads the manual per CNN.

In an incident report seen by CNN and sent to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), it was stated that Tyre was properly locked into his seat, but that he came out of it regardless. "When the magnets engaged, the patron came out of the seat. Harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped," the report reads.

Sampson said his son was a "big guy", adding that he was not allowed on other rides at the ICON park because of his size.

"This one particular ride said, 'We can take you, come on! Get on!' No one else allowed him to get on the ride, so I'm wondering what happened between now and then that made them say, 'Come on, get this ride!'" Sampson recalled in an interview Fox35 last week.

In a terrifying clip of the accident that has since been shared on social media, the Missouri teen can be seen slipping out of his harness when the free-fall ride is halfway down its 430-foot descent. He was in Orlando with his football team for spring break.

The ride has been closed ever since the tragic accident occurred. Per the New York Post, Tyre's family has launched a new petition calling for the ride’s closure to be permanent.

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