Boy fractures nose at Jewel walking net attraction; BCA and operator urge visitors to follow safety rules and supervise children

“The child, who was running on the net, lost balance and struck the wooden plank walkway,” BCA said.

“BCA encourages all visitors to adhere to posted safety instructions and guidelines as well as supervise children for a safe and enjoyable experience.”

The Jewel spokesperson said the Walking Net’s safety guidelines stipulate that visitors should not run on the attraction.

“Visitors are required to undergo a safety briefing prior to entering the Walking Net, which includes instructions on appropriate behaviour, including no running or rowdy play.” 

There is also an advisory sign located at the entrance of the attraction to remind visitors of the same, the spokesperson added. 

Under the attraction’s ticketing requirements, all children entering the Walking Net must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Staff members, referred to as “rangers”, are also stationed on-site to provide safety reminders when necessary.

“In this instance, rangers had issued several reminders to the child’s group not to run while on the Walking Net, before the unfortunate incident occurred,” said the spokesperson.

Speaking to CNA, the boy’s father said the issue should not be about the fact that his son was running while on the net, but about the safety of the attraction itself.

Said the 46-year-old: “Had the hard edges of the wooden flooring been properly covered, this injury could have been prevented.”

He added that the wooden planks had not been covered up when he visited the site of his son’s accident the following day.

Asked about her son’s present condition, Anna said he is currently recovering well and attended the first day of Primary One on Jan 2.