There is still no insight if the deceased was wearing long pants, which I personally expect to be the case. I don't believe it is very common for double amputees to walk around showing off their prosthetics.
Yes, very true. However, here's the updated article : http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/genesee/Crews-at-accident-in-Darien-Lake
It sounds pretty clear that they knew he had no legs. I don't see anything there that mentions anything about prosthetic limbs either. I wonder if he didn't have any at all. I'm sure we'll know more once the investigation is complete.
^I agree with you, it's a PR nightmare either way. In the end though, if they had not let him on the ride, and Darien Lake was sued for that, they probably would have won on grounds of safety. Really it's just common sense. I'm definitely interested in hearing what the ride op's have to say though. They probably did just give in to the pressure.
Will things ever be the same again?.......It's the Faunal Countdown! Sorry, I couldn't resist. Nice photos. Looks like a very popular attraction. And you have to love the Schwarzkopf goodness!