Teen dies after falling from Fireball ride in Mexico as probe launched
An 18-year-old tragically plummeted to her death from an amusement park attraction in Los Cabos, Mexico. Gabriela Rodriguez Tezoco, 18, tumbled from an attraction called Fireball, alternatively known as the Pendulum, within the funfair section of the site.
TL;DR
- An 18-year-old, Gabriela Rodriguez Tezoco, died after falling from the Fireball ride at a festival in Los Cabos, Mexico.
- The incident occurred on October 20, and an official investigation has been launched.
- Four days prior, municipal Civil Protection had inspected the fairground attractions and reported them to be safe.
- The head of municipal Civil Protection was replaced to allow for an open and unimpeded investigation.
- The school Gabriela attended paid tribute to her, remembering her smile and kindness.
- Local officials have expressed condolences and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
- The General Prosecutor's Office of the State of Baja California Sur is responsible for determining the causes and responsibilities.