How Did Wongel Estifanos Die On Haunted Mine Drop Ride At Glenwood Caverns?

A 6 year old girl named Wongel Estifanos died while riding the Haunted Mine Drop ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Her family has sent up a GoFundMe fundraiser to pay for her funeral.

Haunted Mine Drop Death Details

Family Of Wongel Estifanos Says World Is “Shattered” By Death. “”Their world shattered,” Mekonnen said. “One moment they are in denial. The next minute they are trying to plead with God to bring her back. They are bargaining with him. They are angry.”” [ABC 7]

Estifanos Was Student At Stetson Elementary School. “She was a student at Stetson Elementary School, which said on Wednesday that counselors were on hand to support students and staff. “We share the family’s grief as they experience an unimaginable loss,” the school said in a statement to local news outlets.” [CBS]

Girl Suffered Fatal Injury On Haunted Mine Drop Ride. “At 7:44 p.m. Sunday night, the Garfield County Coroner’s Office was notified a 6-year-old girl suffered fatal injuries while riding the Haunted Mine Drop ride at the amusement park, according to a statement from Garfield County Coroner Robert M. Glassmire.” [AZ Central]

Park Employees Gave First Aid. “Glenwood Caverns employees started first aid until paramedics with the Glenwood Springs Fire Department arrived, but at that point it was too late to save the girl’s life.” [KDVR]

Girl Was On Vacation From Colorado Springs. “The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victim was a 6-year-old vacationing with her family from Colorado Springs. She has not been identified at this time.” [KKTV]

Glenwood Caverns: Park Closed After Accident. “An incident occurred this evening, September 5, at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on the Haunted Mine Drop ride that resulted in a fatality. Authorities and emergency personnel have been dispatched and an investigation is in progress. Out of respect and concern for all parties involved, we will not have further comment until all details have been confirmed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all involved. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park will be closed Monday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 7.” [Glenwood Caverns]

Dispatch Audio Released After Glenwoods Caverns Accident. “The coroner’s office said it happened around 7:44 p.m. Glenwood Caverns employees started first aid until paramedics with the Glenwood Springs Fire Department arrived, but at that point, it was too late to save the girl’s life.” [Fox 31]

Haunted Mine Drop Was Named “Best New Amusement Park Attraction” In 2017. [Glenwood Caverns]

Ride Drops 110 Feet. “Glenwood Caverns is a mountain-top amusement park featuring cave tours, thrill rides, and kids activities. The Haunted Mine Drop ride, which opened in July 2017, plunges riders 110 feet deep into a mountain, then returns them to the main level.” [9 News]