Top Thrill Dragster Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 http://www.hometownstation.com/local-news/magic-mountain-ninja-2008-08-30-08-07-2.html Man was reportedly in an unauthorized area when he was hit by Ninja ride.UPDATE - 9:02 p.m Six Flags Magic Mountain officials have confirmed that a man was struck by a ride at the park in Santa Clarita. The incident, which involved a 20 year old man, occurred just after 4:00 p.m. Saturday. According to the park, the man scaled at least one fence and entered a “visibly restricted area.” Once in the restricted area he was struck by the Ninja roller coaster. Magic Mountain officials report that park medical personnel were on scene within two minutes, and found the man unconscious but breathing. They contacted 911 and the man was transported to the hospital. The park released a statement saying; “As required by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Ninja is surrounded by 6-foot and 7-foot fences that are clearly marked by signs stating the area is restricted to authorized personnel only.” Sue Carpenter , spokesperson for Six Flags told KHTS that, according to the man's brother in law, he was attempting to retrieve his hat, which had fallen off on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Truly "The Black Belt of roller coasters". Now what did we learn today kiddies? That's right, DO NOT mess with Batman or Ninjas. Bad things happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I still cant believe no ones gotten killed at Mt Olympus with all those rides that go right next to the midway with no fences at all around them. Quite honestly though if your going to jump a fence into an area clearly beneath a roller coaster, you deserve whatever happens to you. Not SFs fault by any means and it sucks they have to get the press from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsmagicmountain Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 No blood Falls this year. The End. FF update on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks for the heads up! At least now I won't be dissapointed when FF rolls around. Glad I know ahead of time. On a side note, I just got back from an evening at the mountain. I didn't have a very good time, but that's a long story. I'm quite happy to say however that it was in no way the fault of the park or staff. From what I saw tonight, they were doing quite well. My issue was with certain guests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroworldfan1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'm seeing a trend in these "accidents". -Tatum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 All together now, "FAIL!!!" 'Nuff said... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsjunkie88 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 One more stupid person in this world uncovered. Wow how many more can we have in one summer. Idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 ^ The trouble there is that no matter how good SFMM or any park is, a lousy guest will always ruin it. People seem to think that they don't have to think. It's someone else's job to do everything for them, and they can do whatever they please. Common courtesy is a thing of the past anymore. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsmagicmountain Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 ^ I couldn't agree more. Everything about my visit tonight would have been great. It's just that certain guests ruined it. There seemed to be more inconsiderate people there tonight than usual. There was one particular person I noticed who decided he was going to push every trash can he passed really hard. Not only is it annoying and loud, but he knocked one into a lady walking on the other side of the trash can, and he knocked a trash can all the way over when he was at the park exit. This kind of behavior is ridiculous and uncalled for. Unfortunately security wasn't around when he did this. If they were I didn't notice. He's not the real reason my visit was bad though. Just using him as an example of the kind of guests that Magic Mountain should really try to eliminate, or at least reduce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWaves100 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Stupid guy, much like the stupid kid who passed the fences at Batman. Honestly risking your life for a HAT? God, people these days. Though I do feel a bit sorry for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trcg721 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 This is on reason why I quit my Job at SFMM, I was tired of dealing with idiots everyday. The guest can give you alot of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoogleMickey Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 this most likely means ninja will not be open for my trip now, which is in less then 10 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Atleast they didnt write a "Are themeparks dangerous?" story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 In all fairness, he did get struck by Ninja. He couldn't hear or see it coming... -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 ^hehe nice What is it about these hats that people are willing to risk their lives in order to retrieve them!? But you know maybe I'm wrong, it actually might have been a really cool hat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 ^I bet the hat had PMW in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Clear Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I was just wondering how we got to page 2 with no mention of PMW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Enter an area clearly marked off limits and all fairness goes away. Frikin' dumbass, it should have hit him harder. He needs to just take a stroll across a busy freeway now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcio Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'm seeing a trend in these "accidents". Me too! What's happening? People have lost their sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 In all fairness, he did get struck by Ninja. He couldn't hear or see it coming... Yeah...but if he'd been struck by a PIRATE, he be dead now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Idiot ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yea thats the new trend. "Come on Lets get hit by a Roller Coaster, everyones doing it"! But what do you expect when you hope a security fence and try and fight a Ninja? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taytig Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 What can we expect - c'mon - he can't lose his hat - the girls won't think he's cool! Seriously though - people need to start taking more responsibility for their actions - Six Flags should sue him for vandalizing their ride with his head (or whatever part hit the coaster). What a Dumbssa... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 ^ The trouble there is that no matter how good SFMM or any park is, a lousy guest will always ruin it. People seem to think that they don't have to think. It's someone else's job to do everything for them, and they can do whatever they please. Common courtesy is a thing of the past anymore. Eric Unfortunatly thats very true SF needs to get rid of those kinds of guestsQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenA07 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I just wonder how long until we see razor wire on the fences surrounding roller coasters. It is obvious that people are willing to go to great lengths to save their lost hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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