Teen dies after falling from moving carnival ride as questions mount over safety
A teenage girl, 18, fell from the "El Péndulo" carnival ride while it was in motion at a Baja California Sur festival, triggering a criminal probe in Cabo San Lucas.
TL;DR
- An 18-year-old woman, Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco, died after falling from the "El Péndulo" ride at the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Fiestas.
- The incident occurred while the ride was in motion, and onlookers witnessed the fall.
- Local authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into the fatal accident.
- The head of the Municipal Directorate of Civil Protection and Risk Management was removed from their position.
- The mayor ordered the suspension of the ride and a safety inspection of all other attractions.
- Forensic experts are examining the ride to determine if it met safety standards.