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The Detroit Free Press reports:

The grand reopening of the Belle Isle slide was a zany sight, as riders soared into the air. The culprit: the slide was freshly waxed, according to staff members. The giant ride was reopened on Friday after closing due to COVID-19. Children excitedly flooded the gates, until seeing others ride down.

Slide goers flew into the air and slammed back down onto the metal. Children limped after getting off at the bottom. A crowd gathered to watch the mayhem.

The slide was closed Friday afternoon — about five hours after it was reopened — officials from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced in a statement on the Belle Isle Park Facebook page.

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