The Cultus Lake Waterpark in British Columbia has begun reopening its waterslides a month after 12 children were seriously injured in an electrical shock incident on June 15.
As of Wednesday, the water park, located in the province's interior, has reopened its waterslides as part of the first phase of its reopening plan.
The park has initiated a site-wide review of all electrical work and components, including verification of grounding and bonding, review of lighting installations, and inspection of metal railings and objects throughout the park.
In addition to the electrical review, the water park is also evaluating its natural gas and chemical systems, equipment, and operating procedures.
The hot tubs on the premises remain temporarily closed due to the ongoing inspections.
The water park prioritized reopening the waterslides first, stating that the inspection methods required for the pool structures are invasive and will take time.
An independent investigation by Technical Safety BC found that the 12 children received electrical shock and burn injuries while in a water slide queuing area after contacting a metal railing.
The incident resulted in serious electrical shock and burn injuries to the children, who were aged 12 to 13 at the time.
A mother of one of the injured children expressed concern about her son's ongoing anxiety and fear of water parks following the incident.
She stated that her son is healing from his burns but remains nervous about the ordeal and has expressed a desire to never return to a water park again.
