SeaWorld visitor sued after accidentally hitting duck in face during roller coaster ride

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A Florida is a woman Seaworld sued In orlandoClaiming that he suffered a permanent injury when a duck Blown up in his face while riding one of the theme park’s roller coasters.

Hillary Martin, Orange County resident FloridaSaid she was riding the “Mako” roller coaster sea ​​World In March when suddenly a duck The ride flew into the path, striking him in the face and knocking him down.

According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, the incident caused “permanent injury”, expensive hospital treatment, inability to enjoy a normal life, “disfigurement”, lost wages and other negative consequences.

Martin believes sea ​​World A “danger zone” was created around the ride by placing it near a body of water where ducks, gulls, geese or other waterfowl are likely to be found – increasing the risk of bird strikes.

She is asking the judge for a jury trial and at least $50,000 in damages for what she considers SeaWorld’s failure to maintain safety at its premises and warn about potential hazards related to the location of the roller coaster.

A Florida woman is accusing SeaWorld of failing to maintain safety by placing its famous roller coaster in a body of water where waterfowl can flock. He claims he was hit in the face by a duck during the ride.
A Florida woman is accusing SeaWorld of failing to maintain safety by placing its famous roller coaster in a body of water where waterfowl can flock. He claims he was hit in the face by a duck during the ride. ,getty images,

Independent Martin and SeaWorld’s lawyers have asked orlando For comment.

The “Mako” roller coaster, which opened in 2016, is located next to the theme park’s lake. The coaster, which is Orlando’s largest and fastest roller coaster, is 200 feet tall and can reach speeds of up to 73 mph.

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Martin’s lawyers say that the roller coaster’s high speed makes “a collision with a flying bird a high-impact event” and that the ride is “designed in such a way as to disorient waterbirds, increasing the risk of collision.”

Although the lawsuit does not specify what type of injuries Martin suffered, it states that the injuries he suffered have caused permanent damage that has affected his physical and mental well-being.

seaworld orlando no stranger to lawsuits And controversy. Perhaps most famously, the aquatic-themed park has faced several lawsuits animal abuse allegations such as Orca Tilikum, Who murdered its handler in 2010.

Following the release of the 2013 documentary “Blackfish”, the theme park faced negative press. To settle lawsuits with investors To mislead them about the impact of the documentary on park attendance.

SeaWorld Orlando ended its orca breeding program in 2016.

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