Most parents choose miniature golf precisely because it feels like the safest family fun imaginable. After all, what could possibly go wrong while watching your kids putt around colorful obstacles? However, one evening at Golf N’ Stuff in Ventura proved that tragedy can strike when families least expect it. What began as a joyful 13th birthday party turned into a nightmare that would change the Magaña family forever.

Adela Magaña arrived at the popular Ventura venue on August 6, 2024, excited to celebrate her son Damien’s 13th birthday. She settled onto a bench, watching her children navigate the miniature golf course. Meanwhile, palm trees swayed gently overhead, providing shade for the evening festivities.

Then disaster struck without warning. A roughly 40-foot palm tree suddenly cras

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