Reports say that the entire ceiling structure fell, burying the management desk in debris and exposing air conditioning lines. A night-shift security guard narrowly avoided being crushed, escaping with minor abrasions.

The “Dinosaur Fun Park” (恐龍酷樂園), which ran through April 6, featured live dinosaur performances, interactive exhibits, and themed activity zones. The city says attendance peaked on the opening day with more than 250,000 visitors, while improved weather on the third day helped push daily turnout to over 280,000.

Officials noted that Salmonella has an incubation period of between six and 72 hours, meaning additional cases could still emerge. All affected individuals are reported to be in stable condition and recovering.

The Hawks’ home opener — which they won, 7-4 over the Lions — drew a strong crowd, with infield tickets selling out. The city said more than 10,000 fans packed the stands with banners and noisemakers as the stadium filled with chants and horns.

The site, spanning 45 hectares at the intersection of Sanmin (三民) and Renwu (仁武) districts, underwent a NT$200 million conversion process beginning in 2016. The Liberty Times reports that this project involved the relocation of approximately 70,000 graves. While the park officially opened in 2018, initial public engagement remained low due to lingering cultural stigmas and an entrance route that required passing the city’s primary funeral parlor.

Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan (邱于軒) characterized the city’s current administrative process for removing abandoned roadside vehicles as “shocking,” noting that it currently takes between three to four months to move a single car — although many city residents have likely seen cars or old scooters that have been in the same place for much longer; perhaps even many years.

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