A harrowing incident unfolded at an Easter fair in Ometepec, Mexico, where a woman dangled precariously from ‘The Hammer’ ride before a quick-thinking man caught her mid-fall on April 2.
Dramatic Rescue Unfolds
Video footage captures the ride swinging wildly out of control. The intense motion dislodged the woman from her seat as a young boy approached the ramp smiling. When the ride flipped, three onlookers rushed forward. One man successfully caught her just inches from the ground, allowing her to walk away shaken but unharmed.
Injuries and Official Response
Four other riders sustained injuries in the mishap. Two received treatment at a nearby medical center, while the remaining two were assessed on-site. Authorities confirmed none faced life-threatening conditions.
The Guerrero Internal Risk Management and Civil Protection Secretariat classified the event as a malfunction. Investigators verified that all carnival rides possessed required permits and insurance.
Witness Accounts Point to Operator Error
Onlookers reported the accident happened during rider securing. A child allegedly started the ride prematurely and fled the scene. Police continue searching for the child and his parents.
Technical teams now inspect the ride to pinpoint the cause and enforce safety protocols for future events, the agency stated.
