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Sunday World
6 days ago
- Sunday World
Toddler dies after ‘slipping from dad's arms' in tragic water park accident
The toddler, who was a German national, was airlifted to hospital but could not be saved. A girl aged just 21 months old has died after reportedly 'slipping' from her dad's arms as they went down a slide at a waterpark. The incident took place at Aquagen waterpark in Lopar, Croatia, with local media stating the young girl fell from a height of approximately three-and-a-half metres onto concrete. The toddler, who was from Germany, was then airlifted to the nearby Rijeka Hospital Clinical Centre for emergency aid. Despite the work of the paramedics, she died from her internal organ and head injuries. Aquagen waterpark in Croatia. News in 90 Seconds - July 24th The incident took place on Tuesday and has left the local community 'extremely shaken', according to the Lopar mayor. 'It is an understatement to say that we are all extremely shaken,' said Zdenko Jakuc. 'When the helicopter landed, everything stopped. We all looked at the sky and hoped for the best.' According to 24 Sata, the girl's dad was overheard shouting 'my daughter is dying!' as he knelt over her after the fall. One witness of the incident told local media: 'The waiter had just brought me coffee. When we heard crying and shouting, we thought the child had drowned. "Then we saw a man carrying the child on the side. A doctor from Slovenia happened to be there and immediately came to help." The doctor then performed CPR before the young girl could be airlifted to hospital. The waterpark's owner, Josip Ivanic, said, according to Jutarnji: "It's a tragedy for us, for the family, for everyone." The police have said that authorities will continue to investigate the circumstances of the girl's death.
7NEWS
7 days ago
- 7NEWS
Lopar, Croatia: Toddler dies after ‘falling from father's arms' off waterslide at Aquagan water park
A toddler has died after falling from her father's arms while going down a waterslide. The 21-month-old girl was on holiday with her family when tragedy struck at Aquagan water park in Lopar, a part of Rab Island in Croatia on Tuesday. Her father was taking her down a slide when she plunged more than three metres and hit the concrete ground, 24Sata reported. An eyewitness told local media they heard 'crying and shouting' and saw a man 'carrying the child on the side'. Others reported the girl's father broke down in the seconds following the tragic fall and said 'don't ask me anything, my daughter is dying'. They also said a Slovenian doctor was present and helped to perform CPR before a helicopter arrived and she was airlifted to nearby Rijeka Hospital Clinical Centre. Sadly, the baby's injuries were too severe and she died at the hospital. The hospital released a statement which read 'despite prompt care, multiple interventions and intensive treatment, the child died in the morning hours'. Iva Bilic Cace, the head of paediatrics at the hospital, said the child had suffered multiple injuries, including 'serious injuries to the head, brain, chest and abdominal cavity'. 'Despite all intensive care measures, including multiple emergency interventions, she died during the morning hours. We sincerely sympathise with the family at this difficult time,' she said. Zdenko Jakuc, Lopar's Mayor, said it was 'an understatement to say that we are all extremely shaken'. 'When the helicopter landed, everything stopped. We all looked at the sky and hoped for the best,' he said. The owner of Aquagan, Josip Ivanic told Jurtarnji List the incident was a 'tragedy for us, for the family, for everyone' 'The police are now in the park and investigating everything that happened,' he said. 'Something like this has never happened in this park, which I have managed for more than 30 years.' Tributes are flowing for the girl and her family. 'God be with her family. That poor dad will never be the same. None of them will be, but the dad will feel the blame, although just a tragic accident,' one Facebook user wrote. An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the accident. It comes after another toddler died from an infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba he was exposed to at a water park in Arkansas. Michael Alexander Pollock III had a fever for days after he visited the Pulaski County water fountain play area on August 26, 2023. The 16-month-old died on September 4, 2023, after the bacteria he was exposed to caused meningitis.
West Australian
7 days ago
- West Australian
Lopar, Croatia: Toddler dies after ‘falling from father's arms' off waterslide at Aquagan water park
A toddler has died after falling from her father's arms while going down a waterslide. The 21-month-old girl was on holiday with her family when tragedy struck at Aquagan water park in Lopar, a part of Rab Island in Croatia on Tuesday. Her father was taking her down a slide when she plunged more than three metres and hit the concrete ground, 24Sata reported. An eyewitness told local media they heard 'crying and shouting' and saw a man 'carrying the child on the side'. Others reported the girl's father broke down in the seconds following the tragic fall and said 'don't ask me anything, my daughter is dying'. They also said a Slovenian doctor was present and helped to perform CPR before a helicopter arrived and she was airlifted to nearby Rijeka Hospital Clinical Centre. Sadly, the baby's injuries were too severe and she died at the hospital. The hospital released a statement which read 'despite prompt care, multiple interventions and intensive treatment, the child died in the morning hours'. Iva Bilic Cace, the head of paediatrics at the hospital, said the child had suffered multiple injuries, including 'serious injuries to the head, brain, chest and abdominal cavity'. 'Despite all intensive care measures, including multiple emergency interventions, she died during the morning hours. We sincerely sympathise with the family at this difficult time,' she said. Zdenko Jakuc, Lopar's Mayor, said it was 'an understatement to say that we are all extremely shaken'. 'When the helicopter landed, everything stopped. We all looked at the sky and hoped for the best,' he said. The owner of Aquagan, Josip Ivanic told Jurtarnji List the incident was a 'tragedy for us, for the family, for everyone' 'The police are now in the park and investigating everything that happened,' he said. 'Something like this has never happened in this park, which I have managed for more than 30 years.' Tributes are flowing for the girl and her family. 'God be with her family. That poor dad will never be the same. None of them will be, but the dad will feel the blame, although just a tragic accident,' one Facebook user wrote. An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the accident. It comes after another toddler died from an infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba he was exposed to at a water park in Arkansas. Michael Alexander Pollock III had a fever for days after he visited the Pulaski County water fountain play area on August 26, 2023. The 16-month-old died on September 4, 2023, after the bacteria he was exposed to caused meningitis.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Perth Now
Toddler dies after ‘falling from dad's arms' off waterslide
A toddler has died after falling from her father's arms while going down a waterslide. The 21-month-old girl was on holiday with her family when tragedy struck at Aquagan water park in Lopar, a part of Rab Island in Croatia on Tuesday. Her father was taking her down a slide when she plunged more than three metres and hit the concrete ground, 24Sata reported. An eyewitness told local media they heard 'crying and shouting' and saw a man 'carrying the child on the side'. Others reported the girl's father broke down in the seconds following the tragic fall and said 'don't ask me anything, my daughter is dying'. They also said a Slovenian doctor was present and helped to perform CPR before a helicopter arrived and she was airlifted to nearby Rijeka Hospital Clinical Centre. Sadly, the baby's injuries were too severe and she died at the hospital. The hospital released a statement which read 'despite prompt care, multiple interventions and intensive treatment, the child died in the morning hours'. Iva Bilic Cace, the head of paediatrics at the hospital, said the child had suffered multiple injuries, including 'serious injuries to the head, brain, chest and abdominal cavity'. 'Despite all intensive care measures, including multiple emergency interventions, she died during the morning hours. We sincerely sympathise with the family at this difficult time,' she said. Zdenko Jakuc, Lopar's Mayor, said it was 'an understatement to say that we are all extremely shaken'. 'When the helicopter landed, everything stopped. We all looked at the sky and hoped for the best,' he said. The owner of Aquagan, Josip Ivanic told Jurtarnji List the incident was a 'tragedy for us, for the family, for everyone' 'The police are now in the park and investigating everything that happened,' he said. 'Something like this has never happened in this park, which I have managed for more than 30 years.' Tributes are flowing for the girl and her family. 'God be with her family. That poor dad will never be the same. None of them will be, but the dad will feel the blame, although just a tragic accident,' one Facebook user wrote. An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the accident. It comes after another toddler died from an infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba he was exposed to at a water park in Arkansas. Michael Alexander Pollock III had a fever for days after he visited the Pulaski County water fountain play area on August 26, 2023. The 16-month-old died on September 4, 2023, after the bacteria he was exposed to caused meningitis.
The National
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Rangers 'enter transfer race' to sign Croatian defender
Reports in his homeland have suggested Russel Martin is looking for a new centre-back, and the 25-year-old fits the bill. Jelenic is believed to be on his way out of Osijek this summer, just 12 months after joining. He arrived from NK Varaždin for a fee of around €800,000 (£685,000). The powerful defender made 40 appearances in all competitions. He gained some European experience too when he featured in the Europa Conference League qualifiers last summer. Read more: Now, despite having two years left to run on his deal, Croatian media outlet 24Sata says he's expected to leave Osijek in the coming weeks. The report claims Rangers are one of the interested teams. Portuguese outfit Vitoria Guimaraes are also vying for his signature. No asking price is mentioned, however, it's believed Osijek will seek 'serious money' for one of their prized assets.
