A terrifying moment at an Easter fair in Ometepec is going viral after a young woman was flung from a malfunctioning carnival ride and saved in what witnesses are calling a miracle.
The incident happened during a local fair when a ride known as “The Hammer” suddenly began jerking violently, sending panic through the crowd.
Video shows the woman slipping from her seat capsule as the machine continued swinging high above the ground.
Then came the split-second moment that likely saved her life.
A man on the ground reportedly saw what was happening and ran toward the ride, positioning himself directly below her.
As she fell, he managed to catch her mid-air, breaking her fall and preventing what could have been a fatal impact.
Witnesses can be heard screaming in the footage, warning other riders to hold on while others rushed in to help. Despite the chaos, the woman survived the fall and was seen walking away shaken but alive.
Officials later confirmed that four people were injured during the incident, though none of the injuries were immediately reported as life-threatening.
Early reports point to a mechanical failure as the main cause of the malfunction.
However, some claims suggest a child may have tampered with the controls shortly before the ride began acting erratically. Authorities have not confirmed that claim.
Local officials have now launched a full safety investigation, inspecting other rides at the fair to prevent another near-tragedy.
Safety checks are ongoing as questions grow about maintenance standards and ride supervision.
The dramatic rescue is now spreading rapidly online, with many calling the man’s reaction heroic and a reminder of how quickly tragedy can turn into survival.
One thing is certain. Without that quick reaction, this story could have ended very differently.