A theme park patron was fired from his job after he was caught shouting a racist, anti-Hispanic slur during an argument at Knott’s Berry Farm.
While waiting in line for a ride at the iconic Buena Park, California amusement park on July 12, the man hurled the remark at another visitor during a heated exchange.
‘F*****g wetback,’ he was heard screaming in a damning clip that has gained significant traction on social media.
The derogatory term refers to Mexican immigrants who enter the US by swimming across the Rio Grande.
It is unclear what sparked the verbal altercation.
Another video also captured at Knott’s allegedly showed the same man getting into a physical fight later in the day, the Orange County Register reported.
After he put his hands on someone, security guards kicked him out of the theme park. It is not clear if police got involved or if the man faces any charges.
Once the situation blew up, news of his offensive outburst made its way to his employer, the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in Perris.
While waiting in line for a ride at the iconic Buena Park, California amusement park on July 12, the man (pictured) hurled the racist remark at another visitor during a heated exchange
A theme park patron was fired from his job after he was caught shouting a anti-Hispanic slur during an argument at Knott’s Berry Farm (pictured)
His employer ultimately decided his behavior was unacceptable and booted him from his position.
‘EMWD is committed to guiding principles that include respect, integrity, accountability, and maintaining a safe environment for all employees, customers, and the communities we serve,’ the company wrote to the Orange County Register.
‘We remain dedicated to our mission, vision, and guiding principles to provide safe, reliable services to our customers and ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect.’
The Daily Mail has reached out to Knott’s Berry Farm and the EMWD for comment and confirmation of the man’s identity. The Daily Mail also contacted Buena Park Police to inquire about potential charges.
Apparently, the ex-water service worker was not the only person launching racially-motivated attacks at Knott’s on July 12.
Another woman was filmed as she threatened to call ICE on a park employee and made several other racist comments.
Knott’s Berry Farm (pictured) is a favorited California amusement park run by Six Flags
Once the situation blew up, news of his offensive outburst made its way to the Eastern Municipal Water District (pictured) in Perris
Security guards quickly stepped in and the woman was banned from Knott’s for life, according to the Orange County Register.
‘Providing a safe, respectful, and family-friendly atmosphere is the type of experience our guests expect and deserve and is a responsibility that the park takes very seriously,’ Knott’s wrote in a statement to the outlet.
‘We have zero tolerance for any type of inappropriate behavior.’
Knott’s Berry Farm is a popular amusement park run by Six Flags. It offers families 160 acres of rollercoasters, shows and other attractions inspired by Golden State history.