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(Update 2:30-p.m., 7/5/21) Adventureland accident victim who died was a child

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July 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Altoona Police Department, Monday, identified the person who died from injuries they suffered in an accident at Adventureland Park, was an 11-year-old male. Authorities say Michael Jaramillo died following the accident Saturday evening on the Raging River Ride. The boy was among six people on a raft that overturned at around 7:35-p.m. Police said an additional juvenile remains in critical condition. The remainder of the passengers injured in the accident suffered minor injuries.

Authorities said also, four off-duty Altoona police and two Altoona fire medics were working alongside Adventureland security when the accident occurred and quickly responded to the ride. First responders and witnesses helped free the riders and initiate life-saving measures.

Park officials said the Raging River ride passed inspection Friday before reopening to the public. The ride remains closed while an investigation is being conducted. The names of the victims had not been released as of early Monday afternoon. The Raging River had just reopened for the first time this season. The ride has been closed since last year due to the pandemic.

It first opened in 1983.