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Woman Treated After Waterslide Incident at Cundinamarca Park; Company Responds

Woman Treated After Waterslide Incident at Cundinamarca Park; Company Responds

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A woman was treated after an incident on a waterslide at American Park on the Fusagasugá-Pasca road in Cundinamarca, Colombia.
  • The park's representatives stated the woman did not suffer serious injuries and confirmed the attraction has all necessary permits and safety protocols.
  • While authorities initially reported no incidents, they later confirmed a patrol was verifying the situation at the park.

An incident at American Park, located on the Fusagasugá-Pasca road in Cundinamarca, Colombia, has prompted a response from the park's representatives. Reports emerged on social media detailing a woman receiving attention after using a waterslide attraction.

it is very important to state that the park has all the permits

— Fabián Delgado, representative of American ParkDelgado affirmed the park's compliance with regulations and safety measures.

Initial information suggested the woman may have been injured. However, Fabián Delgado, a representative for American Park and a member of the Law Work firm, clarified the situation. He stated that the park activated its established protocols and that the woman did not sustain serious injuries. Delgado emphasized that the park holds all necessary permits and has undergone safety studies by engineers, with a contingency plan in place.

the contingency plan has already been presented

— Fabián Delgado, representative of American ParkDelgado highlighted the park's preparedness for potential incidents.

According to Delgado, the woman received immediate attention following the incident, including first aid from trained staff. The park also activated its insurance policy to cover her care, directing her to the nearest health center, the San Rafael Hospital in Fusagasugá. He reported that by 6 p.m., the woman had voluntarily discharged herself from the hospital, indicating she was not at significant risk.

we have policies, therefore, the attention that was provided to the person was immediate

— Fabián Delgado, representative of American ParkDelgado explained the prompt medical assistance and insurance activation following the incident.

Delgado urged the public to remain calm and trust the organization, reiterating that all required permits and operational procedures are in place. He acknowledged that such incidents can occur but stressed that in this case, it did not escalate into a major issue. While local police and firefighters initially reported no incidents during the afternoon, sources later confirmed a patrol was dispatched to investigate the circumstances at the park.

all first aid was provided as it should be. Since the people who work in the organization have training for that very purpose, in the matter of first aid

— Fabián Delgado, representative of American ParkDelgado assured that the park staff are trained to administer immediate medical assistance.
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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.