Not getting as much media attention because it happened in Mexico, sadly an 18 year old girl.

https://people.com/woman-dies-after-falling-from-amusement-park-ride-12188816

Was somehow thrown from a ride like this called the Pendulum, just swings around, while spinning you around.

I don't like thrill rides even in very reputable parks but I sure as hell wouldn't get on one in a third world country.

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Posted by SuperSaint

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Posted on 10/24/26 at 1:39 am to StansberryRules

My oldest turned 6yo today. I promised him I’d take him on the biggest roller coasters we could find tomorrow that he is tall enough to get on. He is a bit over 4ft but not sure I can get him over the 52” threshold.

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Posted by LSUBFA83

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Posted on 10/24/26 at 4:51 am to StansberryRules

Not unheard of. Didn't some woman die after falling off a ride at Dixie Landing? (The park next to Blue Bayou.)

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Posted by CuseTiger

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Posted on 10/24/26 at 5:10 am to StansberryRules

I'm curious about all these recent deaths. Is it just more reporting by news outlets? Is it negligence by the ride operators from a safety or maintenance perspective? Is it that people are fatter than ever now and can't fit into a seat safely but think they can?

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Posted by tigerbutt

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Posted on 10/24/26 at 5:13 am to SuperSaint

quote:
My oldest turned 6yo today. I promised him I’d take him on the biggest roller coasters we could find tomorrow that he is tall enough to get on. He is a bit over 4ft but not sure I can get him over the 52” threshold.

Stupid parents do stupid things. No one is surprised at you though.

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