Teen Falls 50 Feet From Ride at Disneyland's Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
WHO:
NBC News - A park visitor named Paul reported witnessing the incident and described the boy tumbling down the ride’s drop “like a rag doll.”
TMZ - A 13-year-old boy was involved in the incident at Disneyland.
WHAT:
NBC News - Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows the boy twisting and shooting down the waterfall just behind a ride vehicle filled with parkgoers.
NBC News - Disneyland officials stated that a cast member immediately stopped the ride after the incident.
NBC News - Disneyland officials stated that the boy was not seriously hurt and was released from the hospital after being taken as a precaution.
NBC News - The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigated the incident and reported that they “did not find any operational issues” with the ride.
NBC News - Disneyland officials confirmed that the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride was back up and running following the incident.
Fox News - The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating an incident involving a 23-year-old male at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park on June 20, 2026.
Fox News - Witnesses reported that the fall may have been fatal, and search and recovery operations were conducted in the area below the fall.
Fox News - A witness described that a girl was rescued after being swept by the current, while another person went over the fall.
TMZ - The boy was hospitalized following the incident after falling from the ride.
TMZ - New video footage shows the moment the 13-year-old boy fell down the 50-foot waterfall after climbing out of the Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride. The video was captured by another theme park guest.
TMZ - The boy fell 50 feet from the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride after climbing out mid-ride.
NY Post - The boy allegedly exited the ride while it was still in operation.
WHERE:
NBC News - The incident occurred at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, approximately 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
TMZ - The incident occurred at Disneyland's Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which features a 50-foot waterfall.
WHEN:
NBC News - The incident took place on a Sunday, specifically June 21, 2026, according to reports.
Sportskeeda - The incident occurred on June 21, 2026, when the boy fell down the waterfall after exiting the ride before it ended.
HOW:
NBC News - Disneyland officials confirmed that the ride was back up and running on the following Tuesday after the incident.
Fox News - The victim reportedly fell after attempting to save a woman near the waterfall.
TMZ - The boy hopped out of the ride while it was still going, leading to the fall.
(UPDATED June 24, 2026 17:38 UTC)
A boy was seen tumbling down a ride at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, with a witness describing the scene as him falling “like a rag doll.” Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows the boy twisting and shooting down the waterfall just behind a ride vehicle filled with other parkgoers, prompting Disneyland officials to stop the ride immediately. Fortunately, the ride was back up and running by the following Tuesday after the incident, which occurred on June 21, 2026.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 11:52 UTC)
A tragic incident occurred when a boy fell down a waterfall after exiting a ride before it had finished. The event took place on June 21, 2026, and has raised concerns about safety measures at amusement parks. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 06:21 UTC)
Disneyland officials have confirmed that the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride is back up and running after a recent incident involving a boy who was taken to the hospital as a precaution but was not seriously hurt. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigated the situation and reported that they did not find any operational issues with the ride. Following these developments, Disneyland is ensuring that safety measures remain a top priority for all guests.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 04:21 UTC)
The National Park Service is investigating a tragic incident involving a 23-year-old male at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park, which occurred on June 20, 2026. Witnesses reported that the fall may have been fatal, prompting search and recovery operations in the area below the waterfall, where a girl was rescued after being swept by the current, while another person went over the fall. It appears the victim fell while attempting to save the woman near the waterfall.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 01:36 UTC)
A boy has been hospitalized after falling from a ride, according to a report from TMZ. The incident occurred earlier today, and details about the boy's condition have not yet been released. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall.
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(UPDATED June 23, 2026 23:25 UTC)
New video footage has emerged showing the moment a 13-year-old boy fell down a 50-foot waterfall after climbing out of the Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride. The dramatic incident was captured by another guest at the theme park. This footage has raised concerns about safety protocols at amusement parks.
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(UPDATED June 23, 2026 19:43 UTC)
A 13-year-old boy was involved in a serious incident at Disneyland's Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, where he fell 50 feet after allegedly climbing out of the ride while it was still in operation. The ride features a dramatic 50-foot waterfall, and the boy's actions led to the dangerous fall. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure safety measures are reviewed.