Teen Decapitated In Six Flags Accident
Teen Struck By Batman Roller Coaster After Entering Restricted Area
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In this April 30 1997 file photo, the Batman roller coaster is seen at Six Flags over Georgia in Atlanta. Authorities say a teenager was decapitated by the roller coaster after he hopped a pair of fences and entered a restricted area at the amusement park. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Joey Ivansco, File) ()
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Cobb County Police Sgt. Dana Pierce delivers a statement at Six Flags over Georgia in Austell on Saturday, June 28, 2008. A teenager was decapitated by a roller coaster after he hopped a pair of fences and entered a restricted area Saturday at Six Flags Over Georgia, authorities said. (AP Photo/The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Allen Sullivan) ()
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Six Flags officials are uncertain why the unidentified 17-year-old from Columbia, South Carolina, scaled two 6-foot fences and passed signs that said the restricted area was both off-limits and dangerous to visitors, spokeswoman Hela Sheth said in a news release.
Authorities were investigating reports from witnesses who said the teenager jumped the fences to retrieve a hat he lost while riding the Batman roller coaster, said Cobb County police Sgt. Dana Pierce. Three security guards were keeping visitors away from the ride on Saturday.
Police said the ride was going full-speed when the teen was struck. The ride's top speed is 50 mph, according to the Six Flags Web site.
No one riding on the roller coaster was injured, Sheth said. The teen's friend also entered the restricted area but was not injured, Pierce said.
The teen and his parents were at the park with a group from the Oakey Spring Baptist Church near Springfield, South Carolina, police said.
In June 2007, a teenager's legs were severed when cables snapped on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. Doctors were able to reattach Kaitlyn Lasitter's right foot, but she had to have some of her left leg amputated and subsequent surgeries.
State officials blame a faulty cable and slow response by an amusement park ride operator in the accident. Her family is suing Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, claiming the park failed to maintain the ride and equipment and ensure riders' safety. The amusement park has denied liability in court filings.
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See all 579 CommentsPosted by Boston1954 at 08:26 PM : Jun 28, 2008
That''s exactly what was going through my mind as I read the article - what was he thinking? Just goes to show you that if you do one particularly stupid thing at the wrong time, it''s game over.
He was thinking what just about every 17 year old out there is thinking - I''m 17 and I''m invincible, nothing''s going to happen to ME
Posted by sociald63
You can bet on it. They''ll argue that six foot fences aren''t high enough. And there were only two of them. And not enough signs. And why wasn''t someone there to give his his hat back? No wonder it''s so expensive to get into those places.
I don''t think so either.
Stupid is as stupid does.
Maybe because we all still HAVE our heads. Darwin was a wise man!
Stupid parents breed stupid children and here''s a good example of it. Oh well, I guess he won''t be doing THAT again!
"the teen and his parents were at the park with a group from the Oakey Spring Baptist Church "
Hmmm, musta been his god''s "will" you know, his big "plan" that the religious reich always defends and lays claim to. He left here in 2 pieces and I guess was re-joined right on gezus''lap where he landed LOL
Stupid is as stupid does.
Posted by RJMay3
LOL yeah but he can''t come back after learning that lesson.
What a bunch of obnoxious jerks Americans are.
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Posted by jumkey at 09:28 PM : Jun 28, 2008"
Did you bother to read the WHOLE article? This kid went to great efforts to risk his life for a hat. Had this been someone I knew, I''d make the same type of comments, ridiculing the thought process, or lack there of. I''m just greatful that his carelessness didn''t take anyone else with him. THAT would be tragic.
Posted by IRLiberal
I vote this one the funniest of the lot. Best laugh in a while.
Posted by ingram102
I doubt that a memeber of his/her family would do something so incredibly dumb.
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Posted by ingram102 at 09:49 PM : Jun 28, 2008
ABSOLUTELY! Maybe not so much at the wake, but YES! My gene pool has plenty of common sense when it comes to such gain/loss scenarios, so I highly doubt it would be a relative. Not that we don''t make mistakes or take risks, but it''s a no-brainer that you don''t put yourself into that situation......may I point to Exhibit A to make my point?
.......AND IT GOOD!!!!!
Was anyone stupid enough to scale those 2 fences to get his head?
Which makes you wonder how far his head flew. Maybe it actually flew off into one of those crazy carnie booths & knocked over those stupid stacked up milk bottles. Hope he won a big prize...maybe a new hat?
What a bunch of obnoxious jerks Americans are."
Posted by jumkey
Laughing? Who said anything about laughing? Do you think this is funny?
what has that to do with this topic? are you one of those christians who feel that they are suffering for jesus?
Which makes you wonder how far his head flew. Maybe it actually flew off into one of those crazy carnie booths & knocked over those stupid stacked up milk bottles. Hope he won a big prize...maybe a new hat?
Posted by cjs4870 at 10:01 PM
50 MPH is pretty fast... it probably got stuck in the fence like a tennis ball.
But politics does not know justice.
When did I mention either Christianity or faith? It''s pretty smug of you to preach and run!
1. Don''t try to cross batman.
2. keep a cool head.
3 when the sign says danger, this means YOU!
4 Oops.
5 for the record Batman never could fly.
I will admit i have a sick mind. AND YES if it were my family (lord knows they have done some really stupid ***) I would and will say the same about them
The judge threw out the case saying she didnt have a leg to stand on.
TEEHEE,TEEHEE
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Posted by loneeagle57 at 10:53 PM : Jun 28, 2008
.....and we all get yelled at for emulating the Joker.
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