Yeah but out here, far from the park, all that people knew for 2 days was that a girl died in Chicago on a coaster. It's a good thing I read up out here because I told them the story and they understand now. The papers aren't too specific out where I live. If you heard the story the first day and didn't hear a follow up that she died from gum, you might have thought it was the coaster.
The Raging Bull incident reached the news out in Los Angeles as well. I was watching a news program this afternoon and heard the SFGAm incident compared to the Little League player's death.
i dont think that death and injury are necessarily 100 percent bad for business. granted, mommies and daddies arent going to be bringing thier kids to a place that they feel is unsafe, but there are certain groups of people who love the thought of 'riding a coaster that killed someone' (read: ride a coaster that someone died on).talking to my dad about parks...he told me that riverview park had a bit of a notorious reputation (in regards to ride safety) and that it was why a lot of the kids went...because the thought of being in jeopardy added to the thrill.
Here are a few articles on Riverview:a) The mishaps at RV: http://www.suba.com/~scottn/explore/sit ... ervie.htmb) Changing times: http://www.defunctparks.com/parks/IL/ri ... htmPerhaps death/injury is not 100% bad for business, but it does seem to hurt the park in some manner. There may be some who go for that added 'thrill' but a death/injury incident may keep away more people than attract those seeking 'jeopardy.'Also, here's an article explaining last year's AE: Blue incident featured in the news clip:http://www.rollercoasterfans.com/index.php?topic=July3b
rollercoaster doi not harm people. tons of research has been done and there is nothing that will harm anyone. even if there was a problem then rollercoaster theme parks would not be in buisness.Roller Coasters are fine!
as a former streamwood falcon, i have urges to just lay into you for being a raider, but i remember the incident you are talking about and it is a sad thing...and it also is a testament to the fact that we can go at any time in any way.
Something to state out: Worth a ride in a car, bus, plane, or anything else. Everything you do is a risk. You risk yourself going into a car, bus, plane, and anything.
