The girl, Valeria, was playing on the trampoline when she got caught in the loops and was unable to free herself. Her mother, Anya, was nearby and saw what happened, but she was unable to save her daughter.
Valeria was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police have arrested the 45-year-old owner of the trampoline and are investigating the incident.
Natalia Kuchynska, the soon-to-be godmother of Valeria, said that there were three staff members at the trampoline who were supposed to be watching over the children. However, she said that they were sitting with their backs on the trampoline, looking at their phones.
“They were about to go home, but Lyerochka asked to be allowed to jump for another 3 minutes,” Kuchynska said. “But the looped slide blocked the view. I can’t even imagine how all this could happen.”
Kuchynska said that Valeria was a very “sunny” child. “She was very mature for her age. Very well-mannered, calm, and conscious. She went to kindergarten with her brother, and even did some of his tasks,” she added.
The death of Valeria has sparked outrage in Ukraine. Many people are calling for the staff members who were supposed to be watching over her to be held accountable. They are also calling for more safety measures to be put in place at trampoline parks.
This is a tragic reminder of the dangers of trampolines. It is important to always supervise children when they are using trampolines and to make sure that they are aware of the risks involved.