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Waterpark tragedy as toddler plunges to her death after slipping from her father's arm as they descended slide
A toddler has plunged to her death from a slide after slipping from her father's arms.
The horrific incident happened at a water park in Lopar, Croatia, on Tuesday afternoon.
According to local media, the girl from Germany, aged 21 months, is said to have sustained severe injuries after falling from a height as she and her father descended from the slide.
Other tourists who witnessed the incident said her father desperately called out for help, saying: 'Don't ask me anything... my daughter is dying.'
Emergency services arrived at the scene and secured a landing spot for an air ambulance, which took the child to KBC Rijeka.
Upon arrival, doctors immediately began intensive care.
However, despite the medic's best effort, she succumbed to her injuries, which were described as serious by local media.
The head of the pediatric clinic, Dr Iva Bilić Čače, confirmed her death and explained: 'Numerous serious bodily injuries, including injuries to the brain and internal organs, have been verified.
'Despite timely care and all the measures taken, unfortunately, it was not possible to save the child's life.'
An investigation has now been launched into the death of the child.
Police are probing whether there was a defect in the slide, which had been marked as safe to use with children.
They are also hoping to determine whether all safety measures were met.
According to Riportal, the owner of the water park, Josip Ivanić, refused to comment on the incident.
