Girl defeeted by Six Flags ride - Page 3

Sam Hall · 06-21-2007, 09:00 PM

Girl's feet severed on ride at Six Flags in Kentucky
POSTED: 10:36 p.m. EDT, June 21, 2007

(CNN) -- A girl's feet were cut off Thursday when a free-fall thrill ride malfunctioned at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park in Louisville, Kentucky, police said.

A cord wrapped around the 16-year-old's feet and severed them at her ankles while she was on the "Superman Tower of Power," a police dispatcher said. The girl was taken to a local hospital.

"That could have been all of us -- riding that ride," Whitney Sandfer, who witnessed the accident, told CNN affiliate WDRB/WMYO.

The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. ET, according to Six Flags spokeswoman Wendy Goldberg. The park remained open, but the ride in question was shut down and will remain so until the full investigation is complete, Goldberg said.

During the ride, passengers are lifted to 177 feet, suspended momentarily and then dropped, according to the park's Web site.

Passengers drop 154 feet at 54 mph, stopping "just 20 terrifying feet above the pavement," it adds.

"I seen the car go up. Then, like, the cable broke, I heard -- pwchh -- and I heard a lot of people screaming," Chris Stinnett, who was at a ride next to the Superman Tower of Power, told WDRB/WMYO.

"The cable went under the car -- and I seen it pull up and hit a lot of people -- and I seen them bring their legs up," Stinnett said.

The ride was introduced in 1995.

**007** · 06-21-2007, 09:55 PM

Damn guys. You are all just evil.

Mr Luzcious · 06-21-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

This thread is worthless without pics....

http://www.qualitybargainz.com/goryfoot.jpg

Demonpenz · 06-21-2007, 09:57 PM

Enough with the bad jokes. If you were wondering her name was Ileen moore

**007** · 06-21-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Enough with the bad jokes. If you were wondering her name was Ileen moore

Sam Hall · 06-21-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Enough with the bad jokes. If you were wondering her name was Ileen moore

walk it off

Mr Luzcious · 06-21-2007, 10:02 PM

I guess the theme park will be footing the bill for her medical needs.

Thig Lyfe · 06-21-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

investigators are stumped

Damn flatfoots.

Sam Hall · 06-21-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Enough with the bad jokes. If you were wondering her name was Ileen moore

There are some horrible, horrible things said in this thread. But don't worry everyone, it's not like she can kick your ass for them or anything.

Mr Luzcious · 06-21-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

There are some horrible, horrible things said in this thread. But don't worry everyone, it's not like she can kick your ass for them or anything.

No need to worry about her.. all you have to do is get up the stairs.

Demonpenz · 06-21-2007, 10:07 PM

I figured I would see an IHOP joke in here.

**007** · 06-21-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicFan

Damn flatfoots.

She wanted to be a cop?

Thig Lyfe · 06-21-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

There are some horrible, horrible things said in this thread. But don't worry everyone, it's not like she can kick your ass for them or anything.

Yeah... we're really toeing the line of decency.

chiefscraze · 06-21-2007, 10:09 PM

I cannot believe the lack of class on this forum. You all obviously do not have any compassion and I hope hope you all suffer a horrendous and painful tragedy so you can empathize.

Brando · 06-21-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Enough with the bad jokes. If you were wondering her name was Ileen moore

No...she's dyslexic...her name is Eileen Dawrongway

Mr Luzcious · 06-21-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brando

No...she's dyslexic...her name is Eileen Dawrongway

At least she won't have to worry about tying her shoes now.

06-21-2007, 09:00 PM
Sam Hall UNSTOPPABLE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KC area Casino cash: $9895185	Girl defeeted by Six Flags ride Girl's feet severed on ride at Six Flags in Kentucky POSTED: 10:36 p.m. EDT, June 21, 2007 (CNN) -- A girl's feet were cut off Thursday when a free-fall thrill ride malfunctioned at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park in Louisville, Kentucky, police said. A cord wrapped around the 16-year-old's feet and severed them at her ankles while she was on the "Superman Tower of Power," a police dispatcher said. The girl was taken to a local hospital. "That could have been all of us -- riding that ride," Whitney Sandfer, who witnessed the accident, told CNN affiliate WDRB/WMYO. The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. ET, according to Six Flags spokeswoman Wendy Goldberg. The park remained open, but the ride in question was shut down and will remain so until the full investigation is complete, Goldberg said. During the ride, passengers are lifted to 177 feet, suspended momentarily and then dropped, according to the park's Web site. Passengers drop 154 feet at 54 mph, stopping "just 20 terrifying feet above the pavement," it adds. "I seen the car go up. Then, like, the cable broke, I heard -- pwchh -- and I heard a lot of people screaming," Chris Stinnett, who was at a ride next to the Superman Tower of Power, told WDRB/WMYO. "The cable went under the car -- and I seen it pull up and hit a lot of people -- and I seen them bring their legs up," Stinnett said. The ride was introduced in 1995.
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