Water parks, long synonymous with family fun and relaxation, are now making headlines after a series of tragic incidents. On July 22, a 21-month-old German girl died on the island of Rab in Croatia after falling more than 3.5 meters down a slide. Attempts to revive her were unfortunately unsuccessful. This tragedy, reported across Europe, sparked deep emotion.
Just two days later, another tragic incident occurred in the United States, in Hersheypark, Pennsylvania. A 9-year-old boy was spotted in distress in the water of a water park called “The Boardwalk.” Despite rapid emergency response and coordinated resuscitation, the child did not survive.
Teenager suffers amputation after accident in Jura
On June 14, 2025, a very serious accident occurred at the Jura Splash park in Desnes. Wilson Seigler, a 17-year-old teenager, saw his leg violently wedged between two structural elements of a wave slide. According to his family, a platform at the base of the attraction was not properly secured, creating a gap large enough to cause the accident. Wilson was treated quickly and was first hospitalized in Lons-le-Saunier, where doctors attempted to stabilize his kneecap and tibia. As his condition deteriorated, he was evacuated by helicopter to the Besançon University Hospital, losing up to 2.5 liters of blood during the transfer.
