This is the first I've heard of this. Did the girl survive? It's sad to hear that these things happen and all. I never did like thrill rides, I'm just intimidated by them.

Yes she surrvived she in in the hospital having surgery and some time later she is planning to write a book about what happend to her.

I hope she's planning to call a lawyer, too. This sort of thing happens way too often. :(

Yeah, no doubt... Six Flags will probably be paying hella $$$ for this!!!

The only problem I have with that, though, is that NO amount of money can turn back time. Her feet will still be gone, she'll still be scarred both mentally and physically, and it'll be something she'll never forget, no matter how much money she has.

Given, money is better than nothing, but it still seems a poor substitute for a pair of feet and never forgotten memories.

It's a very poor substitute indeed. However, if Six Flags is forced to pay a large enough penalty, it might move them to address safety issues so that something like this doesn't happen again.

six flags is no stranger to horrible accidents. and I do not see any fines against them making things safer. just to give a frame of reference, six flags has had a tradition of accidents on unsafe rides, here are two examples I remember from when I was younger. And I am sure many other amusement parks, carnivals and fairs have also had there share in accidents.

Back in the 70's or early 80's (I cannot remember the year) At the New Jersey six flags, a fire broke out in the Haunted House ride and killed about 10 kids. the haunted house was closed for a few years after that.

THen again right after the Freefall ride was opened. (thats the ride where it goes strait up and then just drops you) a girl was decapitated due to her hair getting caught on the way down.

monty :-/

That's horrible!:wiltshock:
I hope she does sue & gets alot of money so she can fake replacement feet! :frankiemad:

Then the fines need to be larger and jail time should be waved at the Board of Directors. This isn't something that can be tolerated; people's lives and safety are at risk.

am i the only one who thinks amusement parks are freaking stupid?

A) its always hot
B) its waaaaay overpriced
C) someone is always vomiting
D) its full of foreigners and people from NJ and NYC
E) repeat letter D. Its a big one.
F) All the child molestors hang out there

It's a matter of perspective. I don't have much interest in them now, but when I was a kid they were paradise.