Girl defeeted by Six Flags ride - Page 2

RaphistheBest · 06-25-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

I feel bad for both parties because this was truely and accident. No one wins in this situation. If the family sues, their daughter is still hurting. If the park counter sues, their reputation is still severely damaged.

It is a tough call though on whether there is someone at fault. I hope it works out as well as it possibly can for both parties.

Yea, somethings are just accidents and no one is at fault. It doesn't happen that way as much as most people would like but yea it's horrible either way this ends up.

**Jo Dawn** · 06-26-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

Is there some kind of warning or ride at your own risk so they can cover there arse?

I believe there is a 'ride at your own risk' type thing... Most likely in small print on your ticket, and if not there, then somewhere in the park. If they didn't have one, people would be suing for windburn or something stupid like that. Sad, but true.

And I also wish for it to turn out the best it can.

*Roseangelo* · 06-26-2007, 12:09 AM

From what I recall reading, the Park has been very good to the girl and her family so far. I believe they've already offered to pay all of the medical expenses. And I wouldn't be surprised if there's further compensation. There may not be a need for anyone to sue.

*Spike Spiegel* · 06-26-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

From what I recall reading, the Park has been very good to the girl and her family so far. I believe they've already offered to pay all of the medical expenses. And I wouldn't be surprised if there's further compensation. There may not be a need for anyone to sue.

That's...great. I hope they can reattach her feet!

RaphistheBest · 06-26-2007, 03:54 PM

Yea. I wonder when they'll ever release whether or not they could save her feet.

Wingnut · 06-26-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RaphistheBest

I wonder when they'll ever release whether or not they could save her feet.

I know, that's what I am curious about.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-26-2007, 08:53 PM

I honestly don't see how it is possible to reattach someone's feet. Legs I've seen, knees I've seen, but feet? I don't know.

To still have you legs, but nothing to use them with....horrible.

RaphistheBest · 06-26-2007, 11:03 PM

The amount of surgery she'll have to go through will be insane. They'll have to use screws and such on the bone, reattach muscle, and then the hardest part will be stitching back together vessles and nerves and such... tough, but it can be done.

I watched this one thing one TV like last year where this guy had his foot almost completely snapped off while street luge..uhh..ing and it was able to be reattached without him having any kind of problems after recovery. And when I say almost completely I mean there was about a one inch piece of skin that kept his foot attached to his leg.

*KROW* · 06-26-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

I honestly don't see how it is possible to reattach someone's feet. Legs I've seen, knees I've seen, but feet? I don't know.

To still have you legs, but nothing to use them with....horrible.

Well, I saw on the news about this fisherman who cut off his fingertips. It was reported that he was rushed to a hospital by his son where they were reattached successfully. So, I guess feet can be, as well. There might have to be steel bolts or rods implanted to replace the joints, though.

bullet · 06-28-2007, 02:40 AM

just got back from six flags today. my family's inclined to believe that stuff like this happens all the time. typical. hah it's much more likely for me to die in a car crash or get struck down by lightning than ever going through something like this.

i typically go on every ride, too...some more than once...and other than the fact that immature pricks kept making reference to the feet-cutting incident the whole day through, on almost every ride i went on...it was awesome.

interesting note: my sister had her thumb sliced off once before and it was also successfully reattached. you can't even tell her thumb was ever operated on, either. at least i can't.

JetsAndHeels · 06-28-2007, 09:01 AM

Here is an update on her, courtesy of the Superman homepage and the AP:

The Associated Press reports that the 13-year-old girl whose feet were severed in an accident on an amusement park ride is in stable condition in a Nashville, Tenn., hospital, her family said in a written statement Tuesday.

Kaitlyn Lasitter, whose name had not previously been released by officials, was riding the Superman Tower of Power ride Thursday at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville when a cable broke loose on the ride, cutting off the girl's feet above the ankles, authorities said.

State officials were investigating the incident.

"The parents of Kaitlyn Lasitter would like to acknowledge everyone across the country that have been supporting their daughter with many positive thoughts and prayers over the last six days," according to the statement, which was issued through Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Authorities and the hospital have declined to say whether her feet were reattached. The statement included a plea for privacy for the girl's family, and the family has instructed the hospital not to comment further.

The family's statement said no one from the theme park had contacted them since the accident, as park representatives had told reporters. "At no time has any representative of the theme park been in touch with members of the family," the statement said.

A spokeswoman for Six Flags in New York disputed that account, saying two representatives from Kentucky Kingdom accompanied Lasitter's family to the hospital and stayed for "some time" before the family asked that they leave.

"We are deeply saddened by this incident and of course have genuine concern for the well-being of the entire family. We stand ready to be of any assistance we possibly can," said Kentucky Kingdom spokeswoman Carolyn McClean.

The ride passed inspection in each of the last four years, according to records. The ride lifts passengers 177 feet straight up, then drops them nearly the same distance at speeds reaching 54 miles per hour.

Six Flags shut down similar rides at parks in St. Louis; Gurnee, Illinois; and near Washington as a safety precaution, Goldberg said. Those rides remained closed Tuesday, and were to undergo safety inspections.

Six Flags Over Texas, near Dallas, also has a Superman Tower of Power, but it is not the same ride, Goldberg said.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. of Sandusky, Ohio, also shut down drop tower rides at five of its amusement parks for inspection after the accident.

RaphistheBest · 06-28-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JetsAndHeels

The family's statement said no one from the theme park had contacted them since the accident, as park representatives had told reporters. "At no time has any representative of the theme park been in touch with members of the family," the statement said.

A spokeswoman for Six Flags in New York disputed that account, saying two representatives from Kentucky Kingdom accompanied Lasitter's family to the hospital and stayed for "some time" before the family asked that they leave.

Interesting. I wonder if the family is going to sue and want it to look like the park representatives didn't care. I also wonder if the park representatives are trying to cover their asses after screwing up. Very interesting.

JetsAndHeels · 06-28-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RaphistheBest

I wonder if the family is going to sue and want it to look like the park representatives didn't care. I also wonder if the park representatives are trying to cover their asses after screwing up.

Same here...looks like this is turning out to be one of those "he said, she said...he/she didn't say" type things. I just feel bad for that girl.

RaphistheBest · 06-28-2007, 01:49 PM

Yea. And even though the family is glad for all the support I get the feeling that they haven't said anything about her feet being reattached just so everyone will think that maybe it won't happen. Maybe they're doing that to make the park reps think that they should help with the bills. Even if that isn't the case you're right about this whole thing probably ending up as some people pointing fingers at each other. Quite sad.

JetsAndHeels · 06-28-2007, 01:53 PM

Not to make light of the situation, but if I were at that park right now I wouldn't hesitate to ride it.

RaphistheBest · 06-28-2007, 03:45 PM

Honestly, neither would I. I've always wanted to ride on something like that but I've never got the chance. The last time I was anywhere close to riding something like that it was shut down because the people ahead of us ended up being stuck at the top for like an hour.

*Katie* · 06-28-2007, 06:18 PM

I'm not sure how exactly this one worked, but there's one at a museum in the town I grew up in...it is raised by filling up these huge tubes with water and air. It makes the creepiest gurgling noise while you are waiting to go up.

*Drtooth* · 06-30-2007, 11:02 AM

And that is why I NEVER go on any rides!

06-26-2007, 12:09 AM	#23
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,120	From what I recall reading, the Park has been very good to the girl and her family so far. I believe they've already offered to pay all of the medical expenses. And I wouldn't be surprised if there's further compensation. There may not be a need for anyone to sue. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

06-26-2007, 08:53 PM	#27
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I honestly don't see how it is possible to reattach someone's feet. Legs I've seen, knees I've seen, but feet? I don't know. To still have you legs, but nothing to use them with....horrible. __________________

06-28-2007, 02:40 AM	#30
bullet Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 739	just got back from six flags today. my family's inclined to believe that stuff like this happens all the time. typical. hah it's much more likely for me to die in a car crash or get struck down by lightning than ever going through something like this. i typically go on every ride, too...some more than once...and other than the fact that immature pricks kept making reference to the feet-cutting incident the whole day through, on almost every ride i went on...it was awesome. interesting note: my sister had her thumb sliced off once before and it was also successfully reattached. you can't even tell her thumb was ever operated on, either. at least i can't. __________________ ...and that's how they defeated the thing that wouldn't leave.

06-28-2007, 09:01 AM	#31
JetsAndHeels Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 596	Here is an update on her, courtesy of the Superman homepage and the AP: The Associated Press reports that the 13-year-old girl whose feet were severed in an accident on an amusement park ride is in stable condition in a Nashville, Tenn., hospital, her family said in a written statement Tuesday. Kaitlyn Lasitter, whose name had not previously been released by officials, was riding the Superman Tower of Power ride Thursday at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville when a cable broke loose on the ride, cutting off the girl's feet above the ankles, authorities said. State officials were investigating the incident. "The parents of Kaitlyn Lasitter would like to acknowledge everyone across the country that have been supporting their daughter with many positive thoughts and prayers over the last six days," according to the statement, which was issued through Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Authorities and the hospital have declined to say whether her feet were reattached. The statement included a plea for privacy for the girl's family, and the family has instructed the hospital not to comment further. The family's statement said no one from the theme park had contacted them since the accident, as park representatives had told reporters. "At no time has any representative of the theme park been in touch with members of the family," the statement said. A spokeswoman for Six Flags in New York disputed that account, saying two representatives from Kentucky Kingdom accompanied Lasitter's family to the hospital and stayed for "some time" before the family asked that they leave. "We are deeply saddened by this incident and of course have genuine concern for the well-being of the entire family. We stand ready to be of any assistance we possibly can," said Kentucky Kingdom spokeswoman Carolyn McClean. The ride passed inspection in each of the last four years, according to records. The ride lifts passengers 177 feet straight up, then drops them nearly the same distance at speeds reaching 54 miles per hour. Six Flags shut down similar rides at parks in St. Louis; Gurnee, Illinois; and near Washington as a safety precaution, Goldberg said. Those rides remained closed Tuesday, and were to undergo safety inspections. Six Flags Over Texas, near Dallas, also has a Superman Tower of Power, but it is not the same ride, Goldberg said. Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. of Sandusky, Ohio, also shut down drop tower rides at five of its amusement parks for inspection after the accident. __________________

06-28-2007, 01:53 PM	#35
JetsAndHeels Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 596	Not to make light of the situation, but if I were at that park right now I wouldn't hesitate to ride it. __________________

06-26-2007, 03:54 PM	#25
RaphistheBest Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 174	Yea. I wonder when they'll ever release whether or not they could save her feet.

06-26-2007, 11:03 PM	#28
RaphistheBest Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 174	The amount of surgery she'll have to go through will be insane. They'll have to use screws and such on the bone, reattach muscle, and then the hardest part will be stitching back together vessles and nerves and such... tough, but it can be done. I watched this one thing one TV like last year where this guy had his foot almost completely snapped off while street luge..uhh..ing and it was able to be reattached without him having any kind of problems after recovery. And when I say almost completely I mean there was about a one inch piece of skin that kept his foot attached to his leg.

06-28-2007, 01:49 PM	#34
RaphistheBest Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 174	Yea. And even though the family is glad for all the support I get the feeling that they haven't said anything about her feet being reattached just so everyone will think that maybe it won't happen. Maybe they're doing that to make the park reps think that they should help with the bills. Even if that isn't the case you're right about this whole thing probably ending up as some people pointing fingers at each other. Quite sad.

06-28-2007, 03:45 PM	#36
RaphistheBest Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 174	Honestly, neither would I. I've always wanted to ride on something like that but I've never got the chance. The last time I was anywhere close to riding something like that it was shut down because the people ahead of us ended up being stuck at the top for like an hour.

06-28-2007, 06:18 PM	#37
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	I'm not sure how exactly this one worked, but there's one at a museum in the town I grew up in...it is raised by filling up these huge tubes with water and air. It makes the creepiest gurgling noise while you are waiting to go up.

06-30-2007, 11:02 AM	#38
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	And that is why I NEVER go on any rides! __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]