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Visitor loses part of finger in water attraction Walibi Holland

A German man lost part of his finger while riding the Crazy River water attraction in Walibi Holland.

Archive photo: Visitor loses part of finger in water attraction Walibi Holland
Archive photoPhoto: frank wouters from antwerpen, belgium · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

A young man from Germany experienced a serious accident on Wednesday evening at the Crazy River water attraction in Walibi Holland amusement park in Biddinghuizen. The man lost part of his finger when he held his hands outside the boat during the ride. According to a report by Omroep Flevoland, his finger became trapped between the boat and the channel.

The victim reportedly completed the ride while screaming. It was only upon returning that attraction staff realized what had happened. Following the incident, the attraction was closed for further inspection.

Archive photo: Visitor loses part of finger in water attraction Walibi Holland
Archive photoPhoto: IISG · Flickr · BY-SA

The consequences of the accident are significant, as part of the man's finger has been lost. Details regarding the man's condition have not been disclosed, nor is there information about any medical assistance he may have received.

Walibi Holland has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. There is uncertainty about the exact circumstances that led to the accident, and staff are currently evaluating the attraction and safety procedures.

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