Miami Shutters Every Playpark's Enclosed Slide After Boy's Death
Summary
Miami closed all enclosed slides in city parks after a 13-year-old boy named Olvin Cabera died from getting trapped in one. The city is reviewing playground safety while the exact details of the incident are still being investigated.Key Facts
- Olvin Cabera got stuck on September 25 when his shirt caught on a screw inside an enclosed slide at Shenandoah Park.
- He lost consciousness and was found hours later by a man at the park who helped until paramedics arrived.
- Cabera was declared brain dead six days after the accident.
- Miami City Commissioner Rolando Escalona ordered all enclosed slides to close for safety checks.
- The rest of the playground areas remain open during the review.
- Cabera’s family has raised over $18,000 on GoFundMe to help with funeral costs.
- Residents started a petition asking the city to replace the slide with a safer water play area.
- The city has not confirmed all details or responded to public requests for information yet.
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