The recent inauguration of Wish swing at the Fuerte Viejo viewpoint in the Bío Bío region was destroyed by an accident just a few days after its opening, on February 14th. A woman was swinging happily as she fell from this structure into a ravine in front of the tourist attraction after being pushed by her companion.
This event, which was shared on social media by a family member, sparked a rapid response online. The victim's relatives admitted via Facebook that the accident was due to reckless behavior.
The niece of Pilar Alvarez, The injured woman downplayed the severity of the incident. He attributed the error to poor play and was released Paulina Veloso Muñoz, which was falsely cited in a fake Facebook account as the cause of the event.
The momentum of desires. Photo: Chile is yours
Woman falls into a 5 meter ravine after climbing the wishing swing
“Here is the protagonist Pilar Álvarez Fuentes from Columpio de los Deseos. Thank you very much, nothing happened and you can bear it with a laugh. Unfortunately, the video ended up in the hands of a malicious person who wanted to hold Paulina Veloso Muñoz accountable through a fake Facebook. She bears no responsibility. We were responsible for playing like that. Lesson learned,” said the niece.
The recent inauguration of Wish swing at the Fuerte Viejo viewpoint in the well-known municipality of Carbón would like to enrich the tourist offer of the Bío Bío region.
This project, led by Paulina Veloso – former member of the Renovación Nacional (RN), current mayoral candidate along with Ingrid Santibáñez, president of the Fuerte Viejo Neighborhood Council – promises an unparalleled experience where visitors can enjoy spectacular panoramic views.
The dream swing
Veloso emphasized the importance of understanding that the Wish Swing is designed as a tourist experience and should not be viewed as an extreme game.
Information boards, expected to be installed shortly, will provide guidance to ensure visitors use the facility properly. These statements were provided to BioBioChile to highlight the promoters' commitment to the safety and enjoyment of all visitors.