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Miami closes enclosed slides at 4 parks after 13-year-old boy's death following playground incident
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ivan Taylor , as published by CBS4 Miami
· October 8, 2026
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Key points The decision was made after a 13-year-old boy was found unresponsive inside a slide and later died. A recent playground incident has led to the closure of certain equipment.
A recent playground incident has led to the closure of certain equipment. Enclosed slides at four parks are currently out of use until further notice. The decision was made after a 13-year-old boy was found unresponsive inside a slide and later died.
The boy's mother believes his clothing got caught on a part of the slide, leading to his death. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Other playground equipment remains available for use.
For more information on this incident, further details can be found through the original source.
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Published: October 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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