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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Owen Scott

Miami takes drastic measures at major parks after a teen accidentally strangles himself

All enclosed slides in four major Miami parks have been closed after the accidental death of a 13-year-old boy late last month.

​Olvin Daniel Cabrera Valladares, 13, was meant to be at school on September 25 but instead traveled to Shenandoah Park in the Coral Way neighborhood. While playing on an enclosed slide at the park, his shirt became caught on a loose screw, trapping him, choking him and causing him to lose consciousness.

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