"The entrapment was so severe that emergency responders, including fire department personnel, had to use forcible methods including hatchets to pry the carousel components to free (Odette's) hand."
"Olenka Villarreal, founder of the Magical Bridge Foundation, said her nonprofit fundraises for construction and runs events at the playground. But as soon as the ribbon is cut, it's a public playground maintained by the city."
"The Magical Bridge Playground at Mitchell Park, which is accessible for kids with disabilities, was the first of its kind opened in 2015."
Henry Odette's hand was severely injured when it became trapped in a carousel at the Magical Bridge Playground. Emergency responders had to use hatchets to free his hand, which was crushed and lacerated. His mother, Amanda Odette, is suing the city for dangerous public property, the Magical Bridge Foundation for negligence, and Goric Marketing Group for a manufacturing defect. The carousel has been operational for over 10 years, serving around 20,000 visitors monthly. The playground is known for its accessibility for children with disabilities.
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