In a ball pit at a local fair, a girl cut her finger on a sharp object hidden among the balls. It was a small piece of broken plastic. The fair organizers were criticized for not ensuring the safety of the ball pit. They should have checked for such dangerous items before allowing children to play. This incident made many parents cautious about letting their kids play in ball pits in general.
I heard of a ball pit in a small, not - so - clean arcade. People started noticing a strange smell coming from it. Later, they found out that some rodents had made a nest among the balls. It was a nightmare for those who had played in it before. The arcade was shut down for a while to clean and disinfect the entire area including the ball pit.
One common element is the issue of cleanliness. Often, stories involve finding something dirty or unsanitary in the ball pit, like food scraps or even worse. Another element could be safety hazards. For example, broken toys or sharp edges on the ball pit structure that could potentially harm a child.
I heard one possible 'McDonald's ball pit horror story' where a child found a sharp object in the ball pit. It was really terrifying as the ball pit is supposed to be a place for kids to play safely. The parents were outraged when they discovered this and it led to a lot of concern about the cleanliness and safety of McDonald's play areas in general. There were investigations to make sure such things wouldn't happen again.
A terrifying story is when a ball python got out and was found in a child's toy box. The child could have easily been bitten. Another is a ball python that strangled a small bird that accidentally flew into its enclosure. It was a shock to the owner who had to witness such a violent act. One more is when a ball python seemed to go crazy during a move. It thrashed around in its enclosure and ended up injuring itself badly.
Sure. There was a time when a hippo attacked a tourist who was trying to take a selfie too close to it. The hippo's massive jaws opened wide, and the tourist was lucky to escape with only minor injuries. Hippos can move surprisingly fast on land for their size.
Yes. There have been reports of saniderm sticking too tightly to the tattoo. This makes it extremely difficult to remove without causing damage to the tattoo itself. The ink may smudge or parts of the tattoo may get removed along with the saniderm.
Sure. There was a call where the 911 operator heard gunshots in the background. The caller was whispering and could barely talk. The operator had to strain to hear and figure out the location. It was really scary as the operator didn't know if the shooter would harm the caller at any moment.
Sure. There was a child who caught pneumonia during the flu season. His condition worsened so quickly that he had to be rushed to the ICU. His parents were terrified as they watched him struggle to breathe with all those tubes and machines around him. It was a nightmare for them. Fortunately, after a few weeks of intense treatment, he started to improve.
Sure. There's a story about a derelict school building in Bacolod. At night, lights flicker in the empty classrooms, and the sound of children crying can be heard. Some say it's because of a tragic accident that happened there years ago, where some students lost their lives.
Sure. There was a patient who would constantly undress in inappropriate places. In the middle of the living room when guests were over, for example. It was extremely embarrassing for the family and hard to manage.