Wongel Estifanos.Photo: gofundme
Wongel Estifanos.GoFundMe
Before her death, Wongel was on vacation with her family, which marked the first trip they’d taken since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“They haven’t gone anywhere in two years. And it was supposed to be a joyous occasion, a fun getaway and itturned into the ultimate tragedy,” Mekonnen previously toldCBS4.
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Wongel died on Sept. 5 while riding the Haunted Mine Drop ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, thecoroner’s office previously announced.Although a final cause of death has yet to be released, an autopsy performed last week found that she suffered multiple blunt force injuries.
“We are deeply saddened and ask that the family and all those impacted be remembered in your thoughts and prayers,” Park General Manager Nancy Heard told PEOPLE in a previous statement.
Although the amusement park is currently open, the Haunted Mine Drop is notcurrently listed on its website.
The Haunted Mine Drop ride at Glenwood Caverns Park.Chelsea Self/Glenwood Springs Post Independent via AP
source: people.com
