The 13-year-old boy broke into a slot machine to steal the prize and the park suspended him for a year as punishment

He fell into his own trap. A 13-year-old boy wanted to embezzle the prize at a playground, breaching security and challenging his own luck by deciding to enter the machine.

How do I get in? was the question everyone asked themselves on Sunday afternoon, April 16, 2023, in the Carowinds theme park, in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, in the United States.

To attract the attention of those in attendance, a “luxury object” was announced for those who approached the Cosmic XL Bonus Game.

That, VIVE USA describes, is a classic machine with a claw in the middle that allows you to grab various prizes.

The game “measures nearly two feet high by five feet wide.” And the boy managed to enter that team. The idea, of course, was not to compete or have fun. Unfortunately, he participated to steal the “jackpot”.

The boy was stuck

He thought he had the golden opportunity, but luck was not on his side and he was stuck in the same machine.

The minor was unable to get out of the machine and workers at Carowinds amusement park found him.

To add to the embarrassment, the employees asked for the support of the medical care team and a community police officer.

News of the little intruder spread through the park around 2 p.m. (2 p.m.).

Photos of the child trapped in the game device began to circulate through social networks. He sat in a corner of the huge machine.

The rescue of the blond boy was launched. First of all, unlock the massive machine.

The work to remove it took 17 minutes. His health condition was verified and then, according to the aforementioned media, he was handed over to his guardian.

In addition to the embarrassment that occurred and the reprimand that he certainly took home, he has a sanction: “the authorities of the Carowinds park have announced that he will not be allowed to enter for a year, as punishment for trying to steal what was in the machine”.

A statement was released to ABC affiliate WSOC on Tuesday, April 18, in which the park said, “The safety of our guests and employees is Carowinds’ top priority.”