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Darwin award anyone?
Sad news, but the kid was asking for tragedy there. I don't think the park is at fault
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/met...ge_tab_newstab
Boy killed at Six Flags Over Georgia
By RHONDA COOK
The Atlanta Journal-Cons ution
Published on: 06/28/08
A 17-year-old boy was killed Saturday when he was struck by the popular Batman ride at Six Flags Over Georgia.
According to a statement from the amusement park, the boy climbed over two six-foot fences around the popular Batman roller coaster
"We do not know why this person was intent on gaining access to this restricted area, as multiple signs clearly state: Danger Zone/Do Not Enter/Authorized Personnel Only," the statement from park spokeswoman Hela Sheth.
"Some witnesses have stated that the individual was trying to retrieve something he had lost," Sheth said. "Others reported that he was trying to touch the ride. This is merely speculation at this point, and we are working with park visitors and local police to learn more."
Officials have not released the boy's name.
No one on the ride was injured, Sheath said in the statement. The boy's family was at the park.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family," the Six Flags statement said.
Cobb County police declined to confirm reports that the boy was decapitated, and the park statement did not include that detail. Attempts to reach Six Flags officials for more information have been unsuccessful.
According to Fox 5 TV, boy was part with a church group visiting the amusement park jumped a fence around an off-limits area. One of them jumped to grab someone's feet as the Batman ride passed over, and he was decapitated.
Darwin award anyone?
Sad news, but the kid was asking for tragedy there. I don't think the park is at fault
He just up and lost his head
Heads will start rolling if the Park is found liable.
Even though it was the guy's fault, this is the that scares me when I go there every summer.
He made it over the first fence and he should have quit while he was ahead
Theres a reason they have fences up people....
Good god..
Ignoring signs is not the way to get ahead in life
Clearly, this kid was headed in the wrong direction.
this boys life was cut short.
Clearly, the boy wasn't using his head
The boy really put his neck on the line.
Not to offtrack the comedy hour but
Six Flags better not pay 1 dime, to anything related to this kid.
Not one.
His friend should have headed him off at the fence
This should be a "heads up" to anyone thinking of going over that fence.
Definitely not a way to get ahead in life.
That boy had his head in the wrong place
Two heads weren't really better than one...
<---- Quiting now while ahead....
The bad publicity for Six Flags is gonna be a real pain in the neck.
Who invited the neck to the party?
Six Flags has had security issues in the past, but it finally come to a head today with this incident.
Last edited by resistanze; 06-28-2008 at 09:41 PM.
Damn, I just went to Six Flags today with friends!
I haven't been there in like 5-6 years, either way I only go on the kiddie rides.
This is very unfortunate, I wonder why no one bothered to stop him.
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