A father has described the heart-stopping moment his toddler became trapped on a ride at Chessington World of Adventures, leaving the family in sheer panic.
The incident occurred on the popular Jungle Bus attraction, where the young child slipped through a gap in the safety bar, leaving him dangling mid-ride. "I thought we'd lost him," the shaken parent admitted. "One second he was next to me, the next he was slipping through—it was every parent's nightmare."
Ride Safety Under Scrutiny
Witnesses reported staff rushing to stop the ride as the distressed father clung to his child, preventing a potential tragedy. Chessington has since launched an internal review, assuring guests that ride safety is their "top priority."
"We are deeply concerned by this incident and are working closely with the family," a park spokesperson stated. "All rides undergo rigorous daily checks, but we will thoroughly investigate how this occurred."
Parental Outrage Grows
Online, other parents have shared similar close calls, with some questioning whether height restrictions alone are enough to keep young children safe. "These rides need better harness systems," argued one mother on social media. "Toddlers wiggle—bars shouldn’t have gaps big enough for them to slip through."
As the family recovers from the ordeal, calls for stricter safety measures at UK theme parks are mounting. For now, the shaken father has one piece of advice: "Hold onto your kids tighter than you think you need to."
