Teenager Dies After Falling From Carnival Ride in Mexico
An 18-year-old died from injuries sustained after falling from 'The Pendulum' ride at a festival in Cabo San Lucas.
An 18-year-old Mexican teenager has died after falling from a carnival ride in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. The incident occurred Tuesday night at the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Festivals.
Video captured by onlookers shows Gabriela Rodriguez Tezoco falling from "The Pendulum" ride as it operated at high speed. The footage shows other attendees screaming as the teenager fell.
Emergency services responded and transported Tezoco to a local hospital, where she died early Wednesday morning from her injuries. The Los Cabos City Council confirmed her death in a social media statement, expressing sorrow for the loss.
Following the incident, municipal authorities immediately shut down "The Pendulum" ride. Safety inspections are being conducted on this and other attractions at the festival. Los Cabos Mayor Christian Agundez addressed the incident, urging community support for Tezoco's family.
The Baja California Sur State Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall and to determine any potential liability. No arrests have been made, and no individuals responsible for the ride's operation have been publicly identified.
Tezoco had recently graduated from the Baja California Sur College of Baccalaureate Studies. The institution released a statement mourning her passing.