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Orlando FreeFall: Crews work to dismantle 400-foot ride nearly one year after teenager died from falling off

March 16, 2023

Orlando FreeFall: Crews work to dismantle 400-foot ride nearly one year after teenager died from falling off

Nearly one year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died as a result of falling off of the Orlando FreeFall, crews are working to take down the ride.

Orlando FreeFall: Settlement reached with mom of teen who died after falling from 400-foot ride

March 15, 2023

Orlando FreeFall: Settlement reached with mom of teen who died after falling from 400-foot ride

The mother of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling off the Orlando FreeFall, said on Wednesday that a settlement has been reached herself, the amusement park, and the ride.

Kiska, Canada's last captive orca, dead at 47

March 13, 2023

Kiska, Canada's last captive orca, dead at 47

Kiska, the last captive orca in Canada, died last week at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, after spending over four decades at the park. She was believed to have been about 47.

Pennsylvania officials say 8-year-old boy hospitalized after hanging from neck at amusement park

March 1, 2023

Pennsylvania officials say 8-year-old boy hospitalized after hanging from neck at amusement park

An 8-year-old boy in Pennsylvania was sent to a local hospital after he was seen hanging from his neck unresponsive at an amusement park's rope ladder.

NJ water park to remain closed during investigation after helicopter prop falls from ceiling, state says

February 22, 2023

NJ water park to remain closed during investigation after helicopter prop falls from ceiling, state says

State officials in New Jersey are investigating after a prop helicopter fell from a ceiling and crashed into a pool at DreamWorks Water Park in East Rutherford.

Florida amusement park ride stops midair while carriages flip with unbelted riders: 'Can't trust it anymore'

February 21, 2023

Florida amusement park ride stops midair while carriages flip with unbelted riders: 'Can't trust it anymore'

An amusement park ride at the Florida State Fair abruptly shut down on Feb. 17, causing carriages to begin whipping side to side and leaving people terrified.

Florida amusement park ride stops mid-air at state fair while carriages flip: 'Can't trust it anymore'

February 21, 2023

Florida amusement park ride stops mid-air at state fair while carriages flip: 'Can't trust it anymore'

An amusement park ride at the Florida State Fair in Tampa stopped mid-air on Feb. 17 while carriages were flipping. Credit: Brandi Freymuller via Storyful

New Jersey water park closes after decorative helicopter falls, injures 4

February 20, 2023

New Jersey water park closes after decorative helicopter falls, injures 4

The DreamWorks Water Park in East Rutherford, New Jersey, remained closed Monday after a decorative helicopter fell from a ceiling and injured four people on Sunday.

Orlando FreeFall coming down after owner reaches settlement following Tyre Sampson's death

February 19, 2023

Orlando FreeFall coming down after owner reaches settlement following Tyre Sampson's death

Orlando FreeFall, the ride a teenager visiting Florida fell from and died last year, will be dismantled after the owner reached an agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Iowa amusement park ride that killed an 11-year-old boy will never reopen, according to park's owners

February 6, 2023

Iowa amusement park ride that killed an 11-year-old boy will never reopen, according to park's owners

The owners of Adventureland in Iowa announced that the ride that killed an 11-year-old boy will never reopen. Officials cited the park for 17 safety violations.