32. Children Getting Into Mischief
"Because of this young genius in my hometown who locked himself in, Costco company policy now mandates that all safes/cabinets/etc. be locked closed on the display floor." None of the employees had the key or combination, and it appears that a locksmith is faster than 911. We used a circular saw to remove the hinges. The kid was scared to death, yet he was alright. We grabbed a few free samples on our way out because it was Saturday. Overall, a pleasant day!
"At the fair, we also saved another kid from a stuffed animal game. To access the toys, the child climbed up through the trap door and became caught. That was also a lot of fun."Problems with Water Parks
"One day, the fire brigade and paramedics had to come to my workplace because a child didn't understand the difference between a swimming pool and a splash pad." There's an artificial waterfall that cascades into a shallow basin with fountains and other activities for children. This kid chose to climb up the waterfall (despite numerous warnings warning against it) and dive into the water below, which is just 2 INCHES DEEP!"
"Fortunately, the child landed flat on his face, avoiding major injury, but knocked out cold right away and would have drowned if his mother hadn't heard the splat and rushed over screaming to get him out." Yikes. There is why, whether visiting a water park or amusement park, you should constantly keep a watch on your children! "However, I'm not clear why this was a problem for the fire department
