Woman found under chairlift dies at theme park near Great Smoky Mountains, officials say

Simone Jasper
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A woman died at a theme park in a popular Tennessee tourist destination, officials said.

The woman was pronounced dead after she was found beneath a chairlift at the Anakeesta theme park in Gatlinburg, the city said in a news release.

Anakeesta in an email to McClatchy News said a “tragic incident” happened on Thursday, July 28.

“911 was called immediately,” the written statement said. “Our hearts are with the family of the deceased. This is currently an active investigation. We cannot disclose further information at this time.”

Anakeesta has chairlifts that bring visitors to a mountaintop, where the attractions are located, WVLT reported.

Some of the park’s attractions include the Dueling Zipline Adventure and the Treetop Skywalk, consisting of bridges 50 to 60 feet above ground, according to its website.

The park on its homepage listed a “delayed opening” for 10 a.m. on July 29.

The vacation spot is near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which straddles the border between Tennessee and North Carolina.