A man was hit by a toy at an amusement park in Lençóis Paulista (SP) while trying to save a dog that climbed onto the equipment platform. The accident happened on Sunday night (28) at the Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Fair (Facilpa). The victim suffered injuries to his legs and required surgery.

According to the Military Police, the man was in line for the ride when a dog entered the equipment's boarding platform. With the toy working, the boy entered the area where the toy's pendulum passed to save the animal and ended up getting hit.

The victim was rescued and taken to an Emergency Care Unit (UPA) by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) and soon after was transferred to the city hospital.

In a statement, Facilpa confirmed the accident and said that the victim's health condition is stable. The organization also said that the amusement park has all the necessary documentation for its operation