Girl with Heart Trouble Dies at Amusement Park
Yet another tragic news.
A 10-year old girl collapsed and died after a ride at the Camp cartoon network area of Six Flags Great America.
Apparently, the girl had a history of heart trouble.
Amusement Parks have safety regulations. Rides are age- and height-specific to avoid injuries and/or accidents.
Amusement Parks, however, cannot screen all children if they have physical or mental limitations. IMHO, it is the responsibility of the parents and/or guardians to conservatively choose rides if the child in question does have limitations or pre-existing medical conditions.
Children with heart problems can also do what most children do. However, it is always best to (1) ask the doctor's advice before indulging in any activity which may be risky; and (2) err on the side of caution. Hopefully, parents whose children are at risk do think twice before they let their child ride thrill rides.
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December 14th, 2007 at 5:58 am
That’s horrible! I can’t believe that simply buying a ticket can cost you your life. They should have warning signs for cases like these