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Medikor · 06-28-2007, 08:25 AM

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.

Owennoreen · 06-28-2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Medikor

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.

Cassini90125 · 06-28-2007, 12:14 PM

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

scary_dream · 06-28-2007, 01:46 PM

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.

Cassini90125 · 06-28-2007, 01:55 PM

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.

montitech · 06-28-2007, 08:16 PM

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

Invader Bloo · 06-28-2007, 08:22 PM

That's horrible!

I hope she does sue & gets alot of money so she can fake replacement feet!

Cassini90125 · 06-28-2007, 08:32 PM

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.

Partymember · 06-28-2007, 09:11 PM

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

Cassini90125 · 06-28-2007, 09:20 PM

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

06-28-2007, 08:25 AM	#11
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	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. __________________

06-28-2007, 12:14 PM	#13
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	I hope she's planning to call a lawyer, too. This sort of thing happens way too often. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

06-28-2007, 01:46 PM	#14
scary_dream Ol' Grandpa Trout Now in radio-flavored. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jefferton Posts: 680	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. __________________ Ultra-Intergalactic-Cybot G, Marina Liteyears. Her knife kick will punish you!

06-28-2007, 01:55 PM	#15
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	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. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

06-28-2007, 08:22 PM	#17
Invader Bloo Elder Spam Teh Merc with teh Mouth Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Weapon X Posts: 1,268	That's horrible! I hope she does sue & gets alot of money so she can fake replacement feet! __________________ JOIN THE CAUSE! Become a Spam Role-Player!

06-28-2007, 08:16 PM	#16
montitech Foster's Legend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny Posts: 752	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

06-28-2007, 08:32 PM	#18
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	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. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

06-28-2007, 09:11 PM	#19
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	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 __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

06-28-2007, 09:20 PM	#20
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	It's a matter of perspective. I don't have much interest in them now, but when I was a kid they were paradise. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.