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Woman, 60, in critical condition after fall from Ferris wheel
(Friday, September 28, 2007) - At the Middle Tennessee District Fair in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, a 60-year-old woman was seriously injured when she fell from the top of a Ferris wheel. The woman fell 30 feet from the top of the ride and landed onto spokes near the center axle of the wheel. Rescue workers removed her from the ride and rushed her to a hospital. Initially, she was listed in critical condition, however she is expected to recover from her injuries, which include a broken collar bone, ribs and leg.Witnesses told investigators that the woman was standing up and waving inside the gondola when she fell.
The ride was shut down as a precaution, and inspectors were expected to investigate. (Photo: Mathew Star)
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I certainly hope that's what they'd be expected to do!
Even when that's not the case, getting hurt is extremely, extremely rare. When you to an amusement park, riding the rides is probably one of the safest things you could do. You're much more likely to find danger driving to and from the park, or grabbing a burger on your way home.
Did they forget to add that they were going to investigate this woman's stupidity?
I don't really have any sympathy for her since standing up on a moving ride while thirty feet in the air is very stupid. She made a bad choice and good for her, she gets to live with the results of it.
Anyone think she'll sue?
a few years ago, a mentally/physically handicapped boy fell to his death from a ride like 'drop-zone' (a ride that rises several hundred feet and drops about half the distance) in california. the ride had over-the-shoulder restraints, but he managed to get freaked out and wiggle himself out of the restraints and fall to his death. in response to this tragedy, parks around the country (i think maybe even around the world) closed their own 'drop zone' rides. it was stupid. here's my question: didn't he freak out when they were putting him in the seat before they even launched the ride? i would imagine that he would have at least made movements/sounds implying "don't put me on this f*cking ride!" i'm wondering how he got on the ride in the first place.
Just sit your a$$ down and enjoy the view.
I don't think you can effectively predict who will "freak out" on an amusement park ride. I've seen some really macho guys totally lose it on a roller coaster.