Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK

A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
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[@mave143]

I cannot imagine the terror that this poor kid felt on the way down. My prayers are with the family. Rest in peace, young man.

[@therealjaylinv]

Honestly at that moment I don't even think he was thinking that was it knew it was over that's what sad

[@fortnitelol4112]

@@therealjaylinv yea I feel like he was in shock

[@justanobeseguywholikestoea4803]

it was like a 1 second fall, it wasnt hundreds of feat he fell about 40 sum feet.

[@mave143]

@@justanobeseguywholikestoea4803 How do you know how many feet he fell?

[@SSBB4]

Those rides are terrifying. I never go on them

[@tayskilove4937]

As a mom this hurts so bad . Prayers are with his family and friends

[@docmcstuffins5585]

Same, I’m not a crier but this made me cry my eyes out listening to his dad.

[@alicias.babies.2521]

The fact that his family wasn’t there😭😭

[@ifieatwealleat1345]

I thought it was just me…I literally cried over this…it’s heartbreaking

[@ifieatwealleat1345]

@@docmcstuffins5585 you are not alone…I cried over this as well. It’s so sad.

[@chadseraphfernendes3253]

Nikki Fried is directly responsible for this teen's death and should resign. She's responsible for these inspections and failed to adequately access safety equipment.

[@Sammy_Francis]

This is utterly heartbreaking. Imagine this being your own son, your own baby. He may have been a big lad but he was only a kid - with his whole life ahead of him 😭 I’m so sorry for his family and what they must be going through

[@loriepostlewaite162]

So sad, so horrific they should have warnings while waiting in line and signs that explain better in case people want to get out of line it’s not for them

[@paristroopa]

*Jesus Christ is Lord & He’s coming soon. Don’t take that* 💉‼️🙏🏽

[@marioluigi9599]

My own baby don't get this fat. Or hell get a kick up the backside to stop eating

[@outsidechambaz]

@@marioluigi9599 Your baby doesn’t have NFL lineman genetics fool

[@marioluigi9599]

@@outsidechambaz what's that? Is it an American thing?

[@marinaS3456]

I feel so sorry for the father! His pain is so deep. And for the boy... RIP young man! Your mom and dad definitely know you loved them!

[@loriepostlewaite162]

So so sad

[@mikadenaugustus8730]

@@loriepostlewaite162 That’s horrible I can’t imagine

[@zabut2301]

Every time I hear of a loss I always wish there was something I could say to make everything better. There are just no words. My condolences to this young man's family.

[@justanotherstoner6176]

There's nothing you can say or do to bring him back to his family, that's the only thing they really want. Sadly it's a part of life just gotta accept the fact of how fragile it is

[@kristinacrawford8826]

I can’t imagine what his two best friends are going through. I can’t imagine the pain the parents feel. Traumatic for everyone involved

[@desra753]

It's hurts, just the thought...I can't imagine, I'm devastated. 😢😔

[@selsam7064]

Extremely traumatizing for sure. I’m sure they would require some therapy.

[@nylah7398]

@@mrbowlparty6202 can u not?

[@marasanyastarr5145]

@@mrbowlparty6202 that's some mess up shit to say being that you dont know these people you must not be a parent

[@mrbowlparty6202]

U don’t have a clue as to who I know. Hush peasant

[@lawanna9815]

I can't imagine the call his parents received that their son passed away. My heart is breaking for them. I pray the parents will receive answers they deserve. Praying for them and the extended family

[@Ishowwspeed]

Lol

[@epose2209]

@@Ishowwspeed bro? What do you mean lol

[@MrLatrinca]

@@Ishowwspeed wtf ?

[@loriepostlewaite162]

That’s what was going through my mind watching this so heartbreaking

[@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x]

His father said he found out from the video of the fall on social media no one called him

[@redrome9]

I can’t imagine being next in line and something terrible like this happens. My prayers and love goes out to his family and friends mourning his tragic death.

[@aShamelessHigh]

Can you imagine waiting in the sun 15 minutes just to get told the ride is now closed? Smh.

[@sophiepage4693]

@@aShamelessHigh he died.. i don’t think waiting in line would be what your worried about.

[@aShamelessHigh]

@@sophiepage4693 I meant right before that happened, all those poor people had to wait in line just so it could be viciously closed down in front of them. Poor poor souls, probably had to go on the log After.

[@aShamelessHigh]

@@illaxicia pretty sure the kid was like 6'5 300lbs+, they don't build a lot like that so the chance somebody getting hurt right after would've been close to 0%.

[@urmomdotcom4039]

So many disgusting people think they're funny for some reason 🙄🙄 tired of seeing comments by human garbage. (The reply not original comment)

[@begeez5688]

As a father of a son the same age, I am truly sorry for your loss. This would be so heartbreaking for me and I would be devastated for life. This should never happen to anyone . It’s painful because we want our kids to go out and have fun but we also can’t keep them attached to the hip. Life is already so hard to deal with and something like this is just devastating. 🙏

[@kingdavidthedogo6639]

O yeah, Dad seems really torn up about it. 🤨Already planting seeds for the lawsuit. “ he was panicking”, “why they let him on?” I wonder if this Dad even knows this “young man”. I doubt my father would even be able to speak on a camera let alone recount my last actions and words so candidly.

[@monkey3964]

I’m just glad no one important was hurt

[@SkittleArchAngel]

@@monkey3964 you're not funny in the slightest. Grow up

[@kingdavidthedogo6639]

@@monkey3964 this occurrence is F’d up on so many levels. Everything is speculation at this point, but still very sad nonetheless. Not too long ago another young fella fell from performing maintenance on the swing ride at ICON. Just another reminder that life is so precious and every moment should be cherished because you never know when this could be the last day you live or last night you sleep. Chilling.

[@ShawnCman]

@@kingdavidthedogo6639 even if he is contemplating a lawsuit that doesn’t mean he isn’t mourning the lost of his son, you people…SMH

[@QueenCo06]

I can’t imagine being a parent that sends my baby off for a fun spring break trip and have to make arrangements to bring his dead body back. I know this broke everyone’s heart. This is so unfortunate and I’m so sorry this happened to him. Prayers and condolences to his family and friends especially the ones who witnessed this. So sad smh.

[@333SelfPress]

That part!

[@AseAleisha]

Smh I would go ballistic

[@CinnCity78]

Good God. 🥺

[@92118]

Heartbreaking

[@tararodgers3684]

I Still Get Scared When I Don't Hear From My Son,At 19 You Can't Tell Them They Can't Go Out Of State, I Can Do Is PRAY

[@KimmieJ1920]

I just can’t stop shaking my head. As a mother of a child of similar age it breaks my heart. We let your kids grow up and go places and do things so they can mature and grow. And then stuff like this happens makes you hold them tight.

[@beyondblessed8261]

Yes..it really does ..it's not that we want to be hard on our children ...we just want to see them grow up......

[@BeccaSmith7661]

Yes horrible

[@itsmek868]

I'm just in shock...

[@wiwina.wiguna8506]

sometimes upbringing like Asian parents is right to prevent their children's freedom from experiencing rides that are considered exciting but even endanger your life

[@keyonnmorehead4362]

THIIIISSSS‼️‼️‼️😔😣😖🥺I’m already over protective…watching this DONT make it any better ‼️POOR BABY,GOD PLEASE COVER HIS MOTHER AND FATHER❤️‍🩹i COULDNT begin to imagine, losing my baby while it was recorded and I wasn’t there!!! My heart hurts for them🥺

[@serein1238]

The eyes of the father says it all. My deepest condolence to all of his love one's.

[@jajayaboy]

His death said it all, shit the hell up!

[@lokihiddlesfan1051]

Hearing his Dad say that he knew something was wrong and to tell his parents he loves them just broke my heart into a million pieces! The operator had a duty of care to this young man and they failed him and I hope they will be held accountable. As his dad says he was a very tall lad at 6ft 5 and was turned away from many of the rides for his height so why did they allow him on this one. As a parent I cant even begin to imagine what his parents are going through :(

[@wildchick]

I agree with you They need to be held accountable Not 1 other ride would allow him on because of his size . Terrible 😢

[@jennas17]

In one of the videos that were posted you can see where the worker in the red didn’t even check his harness. I feel so bad for his friends or friend that was on the ride with him and for his family 🥺

[@bettytunabreath9317]

His cage was unlocked 🔓? It didn't click properly? 😳

[@hatkidwithagun5101]

Somebody made a tribute for tyre and I legit started bawling kzbin.info/www/bejne/in20pJZ3lKeoaqM

[@notyours.1558]

the people working should have checked the seats. im sure he thought he would be fine on the seat and wanted to have fun.. it wasn't his fault at all. everytime I get in rides, even though I'm pretty small for my age, the workers check my seat and the strings to keep me in place.hell, they even tug and try yanking it to make sure that me, and everyone else on the ride, are safe to go before they start the ride. im honestly so disappointed at all of the workers there for not checking on everyone who is going on the ride!! its their job to do it. to tug and yank and if it comes loose then its not safe at all! if someone is "too big" or "too small" for a ride they should be taken off nicely. its such a shame this poor young man got his life taken so soon while he was trying to have fun :(.

[@myowncelestial5017]

That poor kid and his family. My heart goes out to them all. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

[@tyrone8867]

This is exactly why I told myself I could never work at an amusement park. Too many lives to look after, without proper care, this happens. Poor kid

[@HaileyJohn12]

@@Kathleen2022 He wasn't secured properly. His harness wasn't all the way down.

[@insidewittsworld4620]

@@Kathleen2022 his harness wasn’t all the way down. There is a picture of it and he definitely wasn’t secured

[@tyrone8867]

@@Kathleen2022 No doubt things like that can happen. One time I was at the top of a very tall water slide, after contemplating, I chose not to go, I wasn't sure if I'd have control of my bodies natural instincts/reactions and try to jump off or something. In this case, I'm 90% sure it was due to the workers fault.

[@shawnjvojames96]

@@Kathleen2022 tf are you taking about “ he made himself fall” u sound dumb af , the way the ride stopped he was gonna get thrown off or be hanging from the sit MAYBE either way he wasn’t gonna be just sitting on the seat still .

[@shawnjvojames96]

@@Kathleen2022 the worker in control of the ride was talking his mouth off instead of checking it’s THEIR FAULT

[@estherloutan7356]

I could only imagine the pain his family has to endure everyday day for the rest of their lives. Wondering the life their child could have had. Missing out on his achievements, his laughter, the simplest of things a family lunch its an everyday struggle. It cannot be treated simply as an accident. My condolences to them.

[@jonathanng138]

The ground probably broke under his weight

[@katrinamack444]

@@jonathanng138 haha wow so when’s your netflix special

[@penzar-]

@@jonathanng138 that’s not cool man.

[@qveenora3]

@@jonathanng138 HELL💀💀

[@surnoyabrown]

@@jonathanng138 You're probably one of those "StOp AsIaN hAtE"

[@cutiebuu5424]

This young man was very kind and sweet. My hiking organization that I am apart of had the pleasure of meeting this young man and had a blast hiking with him and his friends. He did indeed had a bright future and was fun loving. My heart goes out to his family.

[@pattycj]

Wow so sad. I could tell from his photos he was a great kid.

[@adamblack6867]

Hiking at almost 400 lbs ????

[@tenorcenter]

@@adamblack6867 are you literally serious?

[@respectthejibooty9542]

@@adamblack6867 He plays football too. Are you seriously questioning his ability to hike?? Disgusting

[@MSW96]

@@adamblack6867 When you meet your maker, I hope you’re good at defending yourself…

[@marysilvergirl6025]

He seems like a sweet happy kid. So sorry for your loss.

[@monicaschanneltruth8039]

what does it matter what he seems like tf

[@nosixgamer9204]

Shut up what you talking about

[@kitty5921]

@@monicaschanneltruth8039 she’s just saying he seemed nice that’s all

[@kia_kii]

@@monicaschanneltruth8039 She was just saying he seemed like a nice kid, that's it.

[@viperguyz]

@@monicaschanneltruth8039 She’s just saying he seems like a nice kid, that’s all.

[@weldinggirl]

I absolutely could not imagine, my son going to the park to have fun and never comes home, my deepest and sincerest condolences to his mom and family and friends, Rest In Peace buddy🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@redciroc1211]

Your condolences goes to everyone but his father.....us fathers are always forgotten like society wants it to be smfh

[@averydarkguy5296]

@@redciroc1211 bro lol 😆 😂

[@janicem9225]

@@redciroc1211 Huh? She did say "family", which usually incompasses everyone, including fathers. Seems like you're just being petty, and trying to garner attention for yourself, instead of this young man and his family. 🙄

[@monkey3964]

In other news, Florida’s crime rate also *dropped*

[@JorgeTorres-lr2zd]

@@redciroc1211 it said "family". U men have no idea of a human being growing inside ur body and giving birth. A mother and her child is thee most closest bond that will ever be. Yes father's do count cuz men plant the seed. So when that person said mother and family that meant father too.

[@Amm68x]

This is so so heartbreaking. The boys last words were “if I die tell my parents I love them” and he said that to the guy next to him.

[@komrad7907]

😭 this is so upsetting... 💔

[@Yukia76]

@@komrad7907 words have power, and he probably was not thinking nothing of it

[@zzirfamo24]

Bruh how did he even live? The video it seemed like he died on impact! Or did he say it before?

[@djmonkeycock]

@@zzirfamo24 he said it before to his friend on the ride up- he died immediately i assume

[@zaniahsims]

@@zzirfamo24 he said it before

[@kimdunnahoe8781]

I can't imagine the grief and horror this family and this young mans friends and teammates must feel right now, but my sincere sympathy and love is being sent your way now. May you find peace somehow in time. Much Love.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

Ikr awful.

[@saratibbs9564]

How scary and devastating. Sending all my prayers and thoughts to this young mans family. I hope they are able to find answers and healing!

[@whoiscam709]

He was barely 14 ☹️ and can tell he had a very strong passion for going to the nfl. May he Rest In Peace. Prayers for the family 🙏🏽

[@MeowItsGhazt]

@@michal5500 Bro even as a black man myself, reading your comment is making me absolutely tweak out. What the fuck goes through your head my nigga, 😐 Like reread what you just said.

[@valmacclinchy]

@@michal5500 please delete this, there's no reason to assume this

[@Reximello]

@@michal5500 bruh even ik that has nun to do with that. SMH

[@glitching5684]

Bro shut up

[@GMDOCNICE]

@@michal5500 I dont blame people for being suspicious under the circumstances. But let's wait until the investigation discloses its findings. Then if foul play was discovered, I'll be the first to agree with your opinion.

[@monicachavez6974]

This is so heart breaking. Can’t imagine what that poor kid felt and the kids sitting next to him. Prayers to his family and friends 🙏🙏🙏

[@Just-a-guy926]

My deepest condolences to this young man’s friends and family and I hope they can get answers.

[@Just-a-guy926]

@@esotericvv1244 I’m not a racist like you are.

[@AngelHVACR]

@@esotericvv1244 this dude

[@stealtho]

@@esotericvv1244 are you good????? your name says no more room for hate with a star of david but you post a clearly racist comment, people like you are complicated

[@memesauce7703]

@Jesus has given you all. Repent or die. Hello. I appreciate your enthusiasm to share the gospel with others, and I know God appreciates it as well; but copying and pasting comments about salvation on random comments on videos that don't have to do with salvation directly is more damaging than helpful. Christians and non-Christians alike get annoyed seeing messages spammed on other people's videos and comments (even if the intention is for those people to come to Christ). For a non-believer, it is far more likely that instead of looking into Biblical things more, they will get mad about seeing the message repeated over and over again, and it will make them want to have nothing to do with God at all. I strongly suggest keeping comments about salvation only on videos where that is important in the video, or in replies to people who have already started the conversation about God. And try not to just copy and past the same thing over and over again on other people's comments, that will just make people mad and not want to listen. I pray that your efforts are fruitful, and that you will reach many people for Christ before His return!

[@Crimson_Grin]

We know the answer already , Someone who weights over 300 lbs should not be on no free fall ride .

[@shondasmith5470]

RIP Little Guy, My Condolences goes out to the family and friends.

[@thouxanbancolin]

Bro was not little lol, but RIP poor kid, prayers go out to his family and friends.

[@rapplug-hu3xt]

@@thouxanbancolin stop bro this shit ain funny

[@thouxanbancolin]

@@rapplug-hu3xt I wasn’t tryna be funny fr bruh, it jus caught my attention when she called him “little guy”

[@HaileyJohn12]

@@monkey3964 Just stop. I won't be surprised if you get banned for hate speech.

[@yellowstickers394]

@@HaileyJohn12 Some people really are just downright horrible and deserve to rot in hell.

[@kawsai7835]

This is absolutely so heartbreaking! Dear God, please hold and comfort all the family of this young boy.

[@chillblue1650]

This is painful. I hope his friends get proper support and therapy after this. There's no way anyone regardless of age should have to witness something terrible like this and be forced to continue on as if nothing happened.

[@Ishowwspeed]

Haha

[@David-nw2bq]

@@Ishowwspeed you are sick

[@kyliexuereb2143]

@@Ishowwspeed what u laughing abt?

[@madtrucker0983]

@@kyliexuereb2143 Probably the fact that everyone thinks people need therapy after something like this. 🙄

[@PamMinnick]

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Parents shouldn't have to feel the pain they are in right now. My heart breaks for them. I feel for the people on the ride, and also, this can't be easy for them. 🙏

[@Jocelyn_Rojo]

Dude, already died

[@xbree_]

Poor kid man. Couldn’t imagine how it felt going up and realizing he’d not make it down alive. Having that time to see your death coming and telling your friends to tell your parents you love them. It’s heart breaking.

[@veronicatiffany777]

Especially on something that was supposed to be FUN

[@Dreweybaby]

I wonder how soon did he realize it because he had time to yell for them to stop the ride unless he realized it when they was way up in the air already

[@Derp-flash-go-duuur]

@@Dreweybaby He actually told his friends to tell his parents that he loved them, that's how certain he was that he wouldn't make it.

[@exitscreaming4637]

Huh ? " going up and realizing he'd not make it down alive? " That makes absolutely no sense. the ride was going DOWN and he never told his friends to tell his parents he loved them---there was no time . I don't get why you're making things up here , this is a tragedy , you don't need to try and make it more than it was .

[@Dreweybaby]

@@Derp-flash-go-duuur yea but him and the friends could of caused a scene to make sure they got noticed.. so i wana know how soon did he tell his friends this.. its probably when he was way up in the air and he was just like sighs this my fate tell my parents i love em ☹️

[@ms.teemtwmt3660]

My son was a big guy like him at that age his fear of riding due to his size stopped him from getting on any rides. My heart goes out to the family and his friends that could've been any of our kids. Rest easy guy! Try to stay encouraged Parents, it's hard I'm sure praying for you all💚🙏🏼

[@mogasmpig5196]

Thank God your baby heeded the call ...

[@abigailnevarez8122]

Oh my goodness this is my worst fear on rides like this because my son is bigger. My heart just breaks for this family.

[@itsmek868]

Yeah well.good for your son... But that isn't something you say,,, like wtf.... have a brain and respect!

[@lokivato]

Your son was smart

[@Grimmsha72]

@@itsmek868 That right there is the problem. Not saying anything. This ride is rated at 286 pounds per passenger. He was over the weight limit by about 50 pounds. Which most of these ride workers just have to use their judgment because riders don't get weighed beforehand. It's not fat shaming in any way shape or form to tell anyone they are overweight when their life is at risk. If someone would have stopped him from getting on because of his weight this kid would still be alive.

[@Sissa0xO]

As a mother with a big 6 ft 16 year old, this hurt bad to hear. My heart breaks for his family and the people around to witness this. I hope the right people are held accountable but that doesn’t being this boy back to his family.

[@brigreen689]

This is my greatest fear. Sad thing is, the friends parents will more than likely blame themselves when it wasn't even their fault. Prayers to the victim's family and the friends family.

[@napoleonbonerfart278]

Well, easy fear to beat. Just never get in a ride that 10 sizes too small for you.

[@em.415]

@@napoleonbonerfart278 No, it was the operator’s responsibility to make sure it was safe.

[@articat568]

@@napoleonbonerfart278 have some compassion for a literal child, Never know could be your kid next.

[@tank100286]

@@napoleonbonerfart278 Skinny people get killed on amusement park rides too. If he was too big for this ride, then it was the ride operators fault for starting the ride in the 1st place. It his or her job to make sure the harness is properly secure on all the riders. I have seen plenty of big people get denied for riding rides because their harness couldn't close.

[@elviragarcia9222]

It was the guy did not check him I have a picture where the guy is not seated right but his friends were but this guy was too big for the ride and the seat did not. Close so he was basically just holding on tight but 80 mph that crazy

[@amandalewis2002]

So tragic! My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends! I can't even imagine how is friends must feel witnessing their friend, and the parent's loss as well as knowing how nervous he was! Love and prayers and hugs to all!

[@slicktheruler1276]

Man who told his big ass to get on that ride. His ass know he was too damn Huge for that ride.

[@jenniferfletcher5425]

Take the ride down in respect for the family and friends. Don't care how much they lose, a family has lost their son. As a mom with a 16 year old, I am in full tears. Condolences.

[@justjasminee8706]

litteraly i cried for this kid. when i saw his body lying there

[@kyo3337]

Boohoo

[@omertaomertaomerta7626]

@@kyo3337 🤡

[@meurumtrain4747]

they'll only take it down if theres multiple deaths from it, thats usually the condition. they'll maintence checks addional safety options and if another death occurs afterwards then theyll take it down. Im basing this on rides that have had deaths from them. usually it takes several for a ride to be permanetly removed

[@bunobeatz5737]

They built the ride with a over the shoulder restraint and built no seat belts into it. Being that big on a drop tower where the seats tilt with no seat belt... someone at some point will fall. And thats what happened.

[@tadashikoo]

The fact that they said they " checked the seatbelts " proves they haven't been trained properly. I witnessed his death through Twitter and it just broke me. I hope his family is alright. I haven’t watched much of the background on how he died, just saw a clip and went from what a friend told me. I couldn’t tell if there was a seatbelt or harness but I know that there’s a *harness* ,thanks

[@akechikisser592]

You were there ? Or you saw the video if so I’m so sorry you had to be there :(( I hope you’re doing okay

[@tadashikoo]

@@akechikisser592 No I saw him fall in a clip on Twitter. And I’m fine ty💕^^

[@jessicalyles337]

So was he buckled properly… or no one really knows?? This is so sad! I’m gonna keep his family in my prayers! My son is 11 and loves scary rides. This makes me soo nervous…. A person just never knows! God Bless him and his family! 🙏🏼🕊💯

[@tabasco1020]

@@jessicalyles337 he was past the weight limit so the pull-down harness over his shoulders was never fully secured on him. When the ride dropped down, the harness flew up and gravity basically threw him out of the seat.

[@sangitasrinivasan1795]

@@tabasco1020 then they should have never let him on the ride.I remember going to Disneyland with my very young kids more than 20 years ago. We were very careful about which rides we took our kids.

[@janelljacques5677]

I just can't even wrap my head around how awful this is for not only the family but everyone who witnessed this! Condolences to his loved ones!

[@Aquavia09]

literally and he was with his friends family not even his . crazy

[@matthunter9750]

Splat Albert

[@kyper4110]

@@matthunter9750 bro

[@carsondouglas8600]

yes im having trouble grasping the negligence and the fact its on video like "faces of death". the comparison to final destination is also spooky. The attraction doesnt even give a good vibe. i felt evil looking at it on world star.

[@matthunter9750]

@@kyper4110 Biggie Falls

[@1981amillia]

RIP sweet boy!! The friend sitting next to him said that the young boy was telling him that something was wrong and that the harness was moving on the way up. He said “If I don’t make it down then please tell my mama and dad that I love them.” The dad commented on the news that his son had been turned away from several rides that day due to his weight and doesn’t know why they allowed him to ride it. This was no accident. The harness didn’t fit him and he didn’t realize it was loose until it started moving. I wish he had screamed to stop the ride but he was probably in shock plus they probably wouldn’t have heard him anyways since it’s so loud in theme parks. They should have an emergency button for every seat. According to the park operator, the ride won’t start unless the harnesses are fully secure and in the green which tells me it was a malfunction with the safety light. It should have never went green. There’s no way the harness would close with someone weighing 340 pounds. The park needs to be held accountable and have weight restrictions with ALL rides!!!

[@Becca20244]

240 pounds not 340

[@fivestarlimos]

This 💯 and yes that would be cool for every rider seat to have an emergency shut off

[@lchaney]

The ride operator was lying about seeing the light on. That is the most plausible scenario. I agree with almost all of what you said except for every seat having the ability to stop the ride. That would not be practical. If you deem a ride unsafe with your own personal judgment, which we all have the ability of, then you should not ride that particular ride. Not the riders fault I think a lot of restraints are designed to be minimal, to add to the fear factor and possibly the thrill level. I think they could be better designed. I love thrill rides but usually don't like the minimal restraints most rides have.

[@KwispyKwemeDoge]

@@lchaney You cant dispatch it until the light is on. The safety system wont allow it. Even if there were overides it would need to be in matienence mode and in that case I'm pretty sure all restraints need to be open. Id say its faulty restraint or my friend made a point on how they used the same restraints for this as the other free falls but they never made a free fall where it tilts the riders at the top. When you tilt the riders the force is applied differently and require a different restraints to account for it.

[@lchaney]

@@KwispyKwemeDoge All good points

[@tickymarshall2015]

As a mom, when I watched the actual video, my pressure went straight to the roof. God have mercy on his family.

[@alejandrag7627]

same here. My entire body started shaking.

[@threadhoney9445]

It’s traumatizing. My prayers are with his family.

[@MessicanDolly73]

And that white man that instead of calling 911 he pulled his phone out to record just sick!

[@Edwardsjm]

@@MessicanDolly73 he was videoing his friends, not the victim. The incident just happened to occur then

[@mzdorothyjm]

Mines too I can’t imagine

[@randomaccount1010]

It's so sad how quickly someone's life can change.

[@allyrah5145]

My God! This is so tragic. I can’t even imagine what his family is going through. RIP baby boy♥️

[@val13c59]

Is it tragic because you saw the video. I’m mean people die everyday, and in much worse tragic ways. But people watch a video and seem like it’s the first tragic ever. Fake compassionate for the dead is what I call it. People are fake.

[@arreola891]

@@val13c59 Why do you assume people aren't truly compassionate. I saw this story and as a mother, I put myself in the shoes of this young man's parents and I cried for them. Because I can imagine the pain they are feeling of losing their child like this. It's not fake. You sound like a robot. No feelings...Just because YOU are desensitized and don't care or feel anything doesn't mean everyone else is like you. Believe it or not, people GENUINELY feel sad about this tragedy and feel sad for his parents. You might want to get yourself checked because you might be a psychopath. Not everyone is a psychopath you know!🤨

[@derekmorris89]

@@val13c59 You’re disgusting. It’s common sense that people die everyday, but that doesn’t mean we can’t share our sympathy under a video. Grow up...

[@allyrah5145]

@@val13c59 Are you serious bish! Have some compassion for life in general. You only here once and to have heard about it yes it’s fuckin tragic. We numb ourselves to this realty sometimes and gives us a reminder to savor moments with loved ones because you never know when it’s your time. Just because your not prone to people dying around you or no one misses you, doesn’t mean you need to lash out on others for support. Lemme ask you something, when’s the last time you was hugged …heres some love because you clearly need it Sweety😘

[@erikathomas5801]

@@val13c59 we putting standards on what's tragic now? Tragic is tragic... car accidents are common but it's still tragic, all of a sudden. GOD forbid something happening to you or your family, then you can determine who compassion is "FAKE" if the death wasn't Castrophic enough for a stranger to have sympathy. It don't sound like you all the way there mentally, need some evaluation or maybe you lack love from people.... Here's a kiss 💋😘

[@shemekameemeebeamon8669]

RIP big fella... I saw a photo of him and his 2 friends on that ride and you can clearly see the thing wasn't down all the way. This is why all the other people denied him on getting on the other rides because they didn't want him to fall but the workers for this ride said ok when they shouldn't have. I know they probably didn't want to hurt his feelings by saying no but by saying no, this could've been avoided

[@hcllyz]

literally?? like oh my god. im sure a short moment of embarrassment would be so much better than having someone literally die. im so angry. the workers need to be held accountable asap.

[@adel19997]

The kid was HUGE. How the heck did the huge kid slipped out? Adults are SMALLER than him. UNLESS HE FAINTED OR HAD A HEART ISSUE & HIS BODY WENT LIMP

[@waterloo123100]

@@hcllyz held accountable for a honest mistake? You need a reality check

[@omgrashad6956]

@@waterloo123100 honest mistake?? I’ve been to multiple amusement parks. They always pull and check on every harness and belt or bar. Even for go kart rides. So for you to just walk around and check lights that’s not enough I’m sorry. Plus he seemed too big to ride it. That’s wrong in itself

[@Edmlady92]

@@adel19997 Can you stop copying and pasting and using caps? You're very annoying.

[@graphicteeconvos9491]

Rest in peace to this young man as a former 6 flags employee it doesn't matter how excited the crowd is about the ride it's SAFETY FIRST we check everything no matter how long it takes every life matters it's important to take safely and action seriously and they also should look for any errors in these rides no cpr or anything was conducted and it's nobodys fault as parents we do take risk for our kids to have fun you never know with these amusement parks now adays just aren't like they used to be I send my prayers #riptyree🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@crazycoasters_5520]

I work at Six Flags over Georgia as a Lead at Acrophobia. My ride is kinda like this. I double check the seats

[@baha2046]

From the raw video (watch?v=lovvYNpmc5A), its not true. The staff in red keep talking with girls, and the staff in blue just pass him without a look even its clearly that his safety guard is not fully pull down.

[@crazycoasters_5520]

@@baha2046 exactly, see my team at Acrophobia at Six Flags, I make my team go around the full circle having them double check seats and it shows it’s lock

[@Bandstand]

Is it standard to perform cpr on somebody who’s fallen from that height at that speed? I’m not trained so… I would have assumed he died on impact if I was there

[@LoriBeth428]

@@Bandstand He sadly didn't t die on impact ( he suffered which makes this harder to even imagine) he was alive and unresponsive and died at the hospital, in the 911 call the man said they probably couldn't roll him over since he was over 300 lbs

[@janjISMYname]

We can make it all the way to space safely and back, fly in the air, hang out, suspended in space for countless hours, days, months. This truly broke my heart as a mother of 4 young men. I'm so sorry, rip kid♡

[@itssamari]

My heart goes out to the family. This is so heartbreaking :(

[@jenniferpotter4755]

My heart dropped when I seen him fall and hit the ground laying there lifeless. Shame on the attendants they literally did nothing and I would sue the park. Not a single person rushed to check on him.

[@rotalptraum]

I’m sure they were in shock. I don’t think anyone expected anyone to fall if the light came on for them to start the ride. Also It’s best to not touch him, could’ve had a broken spine. Some compassion like “are you ok?!” would’ve been night but I don’t it would’ve change the situation.

[@user-pd9fe1vx3i]

Yes shame on the park for many things but to see someone fall and hit the ground…I’m sure they were confused and in shock. The ride hasn’t even touched the ground all the way and out of no where his body hit the ground at a high speed. Also, no amount of rushing to him afterward would’ve changed the outcome, I think. He was laying in a pool of blood and had fallen hundreds of feet. It’s probably best not to run up and touch the victim atp unless you’re a medical professional or family member.

[@donspartan9414]

@@rotalptraum if you watched the video I saw, the light under his seat was OFF on the way up.

[@rotalptraum]

@@donspartan9414 The lights under the seat aren’t the ones you need to look at it’s the circle light next to the harness (shoulder). Why would his light under his seat be on on the way down before he slid under the harness?

[@uwldluvme21]

Exactly not even his "Best friends"

[@abigailnevarez8122]

This kid popped in my head a few times and really has made me so sad. I think it’s because he reminds me of my son. I just dang imagine how his mom and family are feeling. Rest In Peace young man 😢

[@rabdhall05]

Love... Once there--doesn't go away; It doesn't disappear, when you feel your heart break; It might seem dim to you, at times, that's because you are having to look through--your pain; But...the love once shared--never goes away; Love... Is just as real as ever--regardless of any mistake; In fact, it is only love that will make it through whatever--even the loss of a loved one cannot make love to dissipate; You know that this is true, you can feel it--it is in your heart and mind, it is evident in the thoughts that you think; Because...the love once shared--never goes away; Love... At times, because of love--you, will, frown; But, sadness is really a representative of love, like a sign of, not a disqualifier--for, it is the longing for or disappointment--love--that gets us down; No matter what life throws at you, it is love that will show you the way; Undeniable...love once shared-- never goes away; Love... Will help you through your hurt, and in time--help to fill the voids, or make repairs, little by little, of the scars of your heart; It will pick you up, and even pull you through, when you feel that you cannot go anymore--and, can even help you to find, and make, a new start; Don't count love out, when you feel that it has started to fade; For...God's greatest gift to us is love, and... Once shared--it never goes away. My friends, though life may be testing you right now, and you are hurting or disappointed, or whatever the case may be, you WILL make it through it all; and, eventually, whether you feel it is possible right now or not, you will be on the far side of these struggles and realizing: "Remember those days, I never thought I'd be here, but...here I am, I made it", please believe that, because it is true. I hope this encourages someone out there. Don't forget to share love every chance that you get because...once shared--it never goes away! :) ---RHALL ⁰⁴ ⁰² ²⁰²²

[@Kabarile31]

Oh no! My children and I were at different amusement parks in Orlando last year. As a mother, I am shaking. My heart bleeds for the boy and his family.

[@JustinBieber141517]

it's the fact that he KNEW something was up..."tell my parents i love them" incredibly heartbreaking

[@penis93]

yeah bro imagine being tilted down all the way up in the sky 430 feet and all the anxiety he had knowing something was going to happen is so sad 😭

[@charliehustle3685]

It’s heresy…. I’m not sure he actually said that

[@justsomerandomgamer2102]

@@charliehustle3685 i believe he did

[@charliehustle3685]

@@justsomerandomgamer2102 you should ask him, settle our disagreement once and for all

[@Katiebo008]

@@charliehustle3685 how are they gonna ask him? jump up into the sky?

[@lsx6233]

So sorry for the loss , couldn’t imagine how I would feel knowing that was a relative

[@Babyluv_]

How do you call someone’s parent(s) and tell them that while their child was in your care, their child died? It’s not anyone’s fault but the people who constructed the ride and approved it for use, even the person who seated him and checked his seatbelt. But this is a terrible story. My heart goes out to the young man’s family. RIP son 👼🏾

[@almondkissed3794]

A hard ass pill to swallow man smh

[@sunnytheboxer.]

The designer and engineer are getting sued.

[@marlenestewart7772]

@@rodeoclownobama5796 Troll.

[@hopesweeney7973]

@@sunnytheboxer. it's not the designers fault it's the crew/park who were operating it.Multiple people on the ride said nobody checked their seats. They claim that it won't operate if the lights are on but they still didn't check which might have saved his life if they could have seen somthing was wrong

[@JustMamba]

@@hopesweeney7973 he was also 6 foot 5 and 340lbs... you would think they would have triple checked his seat so something like this don't happen.

[@daisyy1kk_]

The fact that the reporter was getting emotional while reporting this incident speaks volumes this is really sad I wished they would have just let him off the ride rather then letting him on it may he Rest In Peace this is just so sad 🥺🥺🥺❤️

[@LucyGarcia-si8kl]

If someone doesn’t wanna go on a ride you shouldn’t forced them or try to convince them because things like this can end up happening or you just have that one gut feeling in you that something bad going to happen… 😔😞 this is so heartbreaking 💔😭😭😭

[@boomyoulookingforthis1362]

FR. I know it seems like you are just poking fun, but if someone doesn’t feel comfortable, you should just fuck off. Anything could happen. But I’m still going on rides.

[@trawlins396]

@@boomyoulookingforthis1362 What are yawll even talking about?? Nobody forced him.

[@frannylaguerre6602]

@@trawlins396 yeah I think she’s giving advice in general hun !

[@Janae2000]

@@trawlins396 she’s explains the rational fear of rollercoasters and rides like this.

[@Bajanprince67]

As someone who has a very bad fear of heights, I damn sure never let anyone force me to go on anything. I always tell people that once I say “No,” that’s it. There’s always a risk of something like this happening. I don’t care how “safe,” they claim these rides are.

[@ncredbird3998]

I'm so sorry for this young man, his friends, his family and those at the park that had to witness this. Just heart-breaking. My thoughts and prayers with all

[@jaliyahmonique7350]

Praying for this young man’s family and friends. I can only imagine how excited he probably was for this trip and I’m sure his parents never expected him to not return home. This truly hurts my heart and I hope God wraps his arms around Tyre’s family and friends. Rest In Peace Tyre 🥺💙🙏🏾

[@courtneykirk478]

@@rodeoclownobama5796 Careful. God and Christ know all things. Careful with your words. Should the Lord come down on you, some of us believers may not call God back like Moses did when God became angry towards Aaron and Miriam. Careful.

[@rodeoclownobama5796]

@@courtneykirk478 christ was a fraud

[@rodolfotsang4327]

🤣🤣

[@madebylove3937]

@@rodolfotsang4327 bruh??!

[@SheeshMaster64]

he was 70lbs over the weight limit, they shouldnt have let him ride. Amuesement park workers were neglectful.

[@hiyathere599]

Oh my God!!! Poor kid, right when he came out he felt doom. Rest In Peace son, so so sorry this happened to you.

[@Dino-in5sg]

i cant imagine what he was thinking 💔😞 just imagining what he felt breaks my heart completely 💔💔💔

[@Pangaea.Proxima]

@@duaney4948 like on 9/11

[@nalinadlm]

It’s even more heartbreaking now that it’s been made public that he knew he might not make it down. Lord hold this child tight a little longer for all of us, just a little longer. He got to tell his friends “tell my mom and dad I love them”

[@Vibrations-iq5be]

If he said all of that, it was probably suicide

[@lovelyjoy.01]

@@Vibrations-iq5be why would u say suicide, when clearly he wasnt locked completely on the ride, that a rude statement to make, he was trying to have fun with his friends

[@nunyabusiness8163]

his seat was never locked they didnt check it, i saw the video they are supposed to pull on every seat to MAKE SURE its locked.. one of the workers was to busy clowning around with a girl that was to the left of the boy who fell.. he rode all the way to the top with a unlocked seat, he knew something wasnt right

[@lovelyjoy.01]

business correct I just saw the footage , it was heart wrenching to watch, I'm sadden to see that happened to him, as a mother , i was wondering who was recording this, had to be his friend family member sounds like a dad

[@KreativeKontrolz]

@@nunyabusiness8163 oh my God this is terrible and heartbreaking

[@buttaflyantics8618]

He lied!!!! That little boy was never checked, there’s a video of the employee talking and joking with 3 riders and you can actually see the 14 yr old on the left looking nervous then the ride started. You can clearly see no one walked around checking the restraints. I hope the lawsuits shut them down. Rest In Peace young man.

[@cupcake2009ist]

If he was a white kid they would’ve checked it

[@Luixcc]

@@cupcake2009ist You don’t know that, sure they were lazy as hell but why make things about race? That shits annoying

[@jaimepacitto3177]

Yes he was very negligent and did not check him. After Noone went to help nor when the ride went up did they say the light was not on although others screamed about his safety belt. Negligence that's wat caused this horrible tragedy.

[@samanthalynn3617]

And you can see the worker checked the others but not him

[@kermit-operationmisspiggyp8268]

@@Luixcc exactly as a black man I just feel like making these racial assumptions, they aren’t going to make the world any better, I have seen it operate and they joke with everyone on the slingshot too

[@sharonjohnson5766]

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.

[@rebecca6764]

It's called gross negligence. At other parks, if you don't fit into the seat they won't let you ride it. My husband is 6'8" tall and if he doesn't fit he walks away/is told by the staff It's too tight for him. This is the ride's fault. How about having a sensor alerting staff if ONE sit is NOT properly closed???

[@tianawashington8869]

Now thats a great idea!

[@tamickawilliams1370]

Interesting as the 14 year old was 6'4" and think he was over 200lbs.

[@christoffesedao3579]

There is a sensor, and the workers claimed the light showed that every seat was secure.

[@Kealiile]

The worker should’ve yanked on in to double check it was locked. Also they should’ve had another straps over the legs as well.

[@anthonyle1251]

@@tamickawilliams1370 he was well over 300 pounds. Kid dominated the football field

[@JasonT850]

Rest in peace little man, rest in peace. This is NOT a way for someone to die. Prayers to his family and friends.

[@ralfievaldes343]

Little man don't you mean Big man

[@jaque11yn]

@@ralfievaldes343 bro…

[@ralfievaldes343]

@@jaque11yn bro

[@afk478]

@@ralfievaldes343 😐

[@JasonT850]

@@ralfievaldes343 I wasn’t referring to his size ya tool.

[@D0wNhiLL]

The dude didn’t deserve this… I was once in a similar situation but managed to scream “STOP THE RIDE” and was lucky that I got heard. Back then I was shocked and almost didn’t think to scream to stop the ride out of pure anxiety and panic. RIP, hope you are in a better place now 😔

[@Jxl.S0cal]

You full of cap

[@talerflower]

Haaa shadd

[@melissalove460]

Well he didnt scream stop obviously

[@jamescsjrwork9516]

I believe you. I have been on a ride and wasn't secure 100%. The ride wasn't vicious though.

[@Jxl.S0cal]

@@jamescsjrwork9516 he lyin tho

[@jenceepooh4520]

Accident that could have been avoided!...my heart goes out for this young man and his family!

[@Bigbosstb]

There is NO WAY POSSIBLE that he checked that young mans safety device and didn't find it safe. From the picture that shows the device not in a proper secure position prior to taking off, I just cannot believe he checked him, and still sent the ride off. Either he lied, or he lied...and a child is now deceased! RIP baby boy. My condolences to his loved ones!!

[@phillyboyquil663]

Actually it’s sensor thing when it’s in proper position the sensor will make the light turn green his was green without the light being green the ride won’t start at all

[@kittynoiree]

Exactly his stuff wasn't locked and however took.the picture didn't say it wasn't locked either

[@Paperchacer2010]

He didn’t check because he is on film with another section of people joking because it was being recorded.The child harness wasn’t secured that’s why going up he said what he said to his friends he knew he was in danger but it was nothing he could do. I just really wish he could have held on tight.

[@Live7Love1Laugh2]

I read that because of his size he was denied from riding alot of the other rides. But the drop ride just let him on. There’s pictures of him before the ride goes up and you can clearly see that there is NO way that the seatbelt/harness thing could be locked into place. Such a sad tragedy that could have been avoided.

[@jbird1650]

I agree...This is such a tragedy. But I feel deep down with all of these folks who are "accidentally" killing black people, his death was not an accident. I have 3 sons all over 6 ft all bug guys. They never had an interest in getting on these rides.

[@calvinh.8882]

My heart goes out to his parents. I lost my only child, my teenage son, not too long ago to a dirtbike accident, and it's life-crushing! 😢 May he R.I.P.

[@BoraBora_26]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for the young boy’s family that went on the ride and your family as well!

[@rhondamc3642]

I'm so sorry, Calvin. This life isn't fair and it sucks. Prayers for you and your family.

[@MIGGYME1]

Sorry for your loss

[@calvinh.8882]

Thank all of you for the prayers and kind words.

[@cheyluv6256]

My condolences to you 🙏🏽💙

[@muisc44]

That pisses me the fuck off. This could have been avoided by a extra latch seatbelt connecting to the overhead harness. Hope the family Sue's the shit out of the ride manufacture and operater to the point they go out of business. If this is how they make and operate rides they need to be shut down. Sorry for the loss of the family that's so sad.

[@trinalittlefield6294]

Exactly!! I can't believe this ride was allowed to operate in the first place?! Who the hell initially inspected this ride and gave it the a-ok? This was totally preventable had the company been willing to spend a few extra dollars. The State of Florida needs better safety inspectors or rules or something.

[@antinatalistwitch111]

Yessss shut all these rides down.

[@Kodesa127]

Thank you because I've heard of ride accidents before but from the beginning of this story all you see is neglect from the workers to the ppl who designed the ride. There's not even a safety belt for if something like this happens to be the back up to the pull over harness like wtf.

[@shelbyhurlburt9828]

He wasn’t even strapped into the one harness, he was too big for it to fit. No way should that young man been allowed to ride that ride!

[@acrossgames4347]

I swear I never like high tower rides and I’m so glad I kept that gut instinct this is so freaking sad.

[@kaselynbriker2620]

I knew this boy. He went to my school, eighth grader. I’m in seventh going into eighth at the moment but I knew him. We weren’t friends or anything, I just knew who he was. Knowing he’s passed, the teachers at my school are going to be very disturbed by this incident. My heart and condolences goes out to this young man and his family. Rest In Peace.

[@pebbs2864]

The worker was too busy running off his mouth instead of checking EVERYONE'S safety harnesses does he not understand there are weight limits on things for a reason just like THIS that could of been prevented. Rest easy kiddo so sad just having fun as a teen and this happens 😔prayers for family and the friends.

[@09jetta]

No way in Hell should he been allowed on that ride. Operator clearly didn’t inspect his shoulder lock device. This is negligence 101

[@Banztheduckturtle1]

If the ride was locked properly the ride would not run. It has a safety.

[@09jetta]

@@Banztheduckturtle1 obviously safety mechanism did not work!

[@valmacclinchy]

@@Banztheduckturtle1 that's what the park supervisor said, but obviously it's not true. So sad. RIP young man 🙏

[@KellyDFlynn]

Because of his weight?

[@09jetta]

@@KellyDFlynn 6’5” and 340 pounds. Clearly the ride was not designed to hold someone this large.

[@prestonking5736]

Absolutely unbelievable his parents must be devastated my prayers go out to you and your family God bless you all

[@rcpetty16]

Condolences to the family and Mom and Dad. How terrible for this to happen to a healthy 14 year old boy. My heart breaks for his family. It doesn't matter he was a bigger teen...his body is still growing and he should not be fat shamed! He died at 14!!! athats tragic fat or skinny its terrible!

[@nomadicstrider2386]

325 lb is not a healthy 14-year-old.

[@donovancollins4752]

@@nomadicstrider2386 weight doesn’t mean = unhealthy. Y’all are forgetting the fact that’s he’s a football player. So he is healthier he is just big just like NFL linebackers are.. quit being ignorant. He doesn’t look fat and sloppy like the average 280+ pound person would

[@PINKiown]

@@nomadicstrider2386 it don’t matter everybody body type isn’t the same you are not the expert on genetics I’m sure he would’ve grew into exactly how he was made to be built and it’s clearly not average. But he was using his size to his advantage in his lifetime and making life worth it. No need to add more

[@nomadicstrider2386]

@@PINKiown How did that work out for him?

[@nomadicstrider2386]

@@donovancollins4752 He should not be allowed to play football with other 14-year-olds.

[@Wallflower_Max]

Rest in peace, and I share my condolences to the victim's family and friends.

[@keytone62]

My deepest condolences to the family of this young man.

[@MarioYouTube1]

I rode this ride when it first came out with my 11-year-old daughter. The ride goes terrifyingly high. I did not realize until I was up there that it goes higher than the ferris wheel which is already one of the highest in the world. Then, something else I did not realize and would never have ridden the ride had I known, once you are up at the highest level, all the seats tilt forward and downward so most your body weight is now resting on the harness and not the seat. I do not recall now if there was a backup safety belt that attaches the harness to the seat. I feel so bad for this boy and his family. This kind of thing should just never happen.

[@ky9530]

There isn’t , needs to be one tho

[@sariel8406]

There isn't any belts. Just the harness.

[@heatherb2618]

According to another video I watched, the company had petitioned specifically not to have seatbelts, saying the harness had a double-locking system that fulfilled the requirements. They have only been open a few months & already this has happened. If they re-open this ride, there would have to be massive protocol changes. Orlando can’t be seen as the place where tourists risk their lives when riding rides.

[@JL-zn7me]

My heart is broken for Tyre’s family. What a bright child with so much hope for the future. I don’t know how you heal from something so tragic, but may God help this family. This ride must be torn down, if for no other reason, respect Tyre and those who lost him. 🙏🏻

[@edgelennox4035]

THE FAM IS JUST AS BAD. YOU CHOOSE TO RIDE THESE RIDES AT YOUR OWN RISK. SAD, BUT HE MADE HIS CHOICE. NO ONE FORCED HIM. JUST ANOTHER ACCIDENT YOU TAKE, LIKE RIDING A BIKE. GOING ON A ROLLERCOASTER . LIFE IS A ROLL OF THE BONES. END OF STORY. HIS RESPONSIBILITY . HE WAS NOT MENTALLY CHALLENGED. YOU ALWAYS CHECK ON ANY RIDE. SMH. THE FAM DESRVE SQUAT. 14 OBIESE FATBOY AT 340 POUNDS! PARENTS FAULT. WOULD NEVER HAVE MADE 30. DISGUSTING . CAN U SAY $ GRAB. NO ONE MOURNING. ALL JUST DOING INTERVIEWS . SICKOES.

[@rabdhall05]

Love... Once there--doesn't go away; It doesn't disappear, when you feel your heart break; It might seem dim to you, at times, that's because you are having to look through--your pain; But...the love once shared--never goes away; Love... Is just as real as ever--regardless of any mistake; In fact, it is only love that will make it through whatever--even the loss of a loved one cannot make love to dissipate; You know that this is true, you can feel it--it is in your heart and mind, it is evident in the thoughts that you think; Because...the love once shared--never goes away; Love... At times, because of love--you, will, frown; But, sadness is really a representative of love, like a sign of, not a disqualifier--for, it is the longing for or disappointment--love--that gets us down; No matter what life throws at you, it is love that will show you the way; Undeniable...love once shared-- never goes away; Love... Will help you through your hurt, and in time--help to fill the voids, or make repairs, little by little, of the scars of your heart; It will pick you up, and even pull you through, when you feel that you cannot go anymore--and, can even help you to find, and make, a new start; Don't count love out, when you feel that it has started to fade; For...God's greatest gift to us is love, and... Once shared--it never goes away. My friends, though life may be testing you right now, and you are hurting or disappointed, or whatever the case may be, you WILL make it through it all; and, eventually, whether you feel it is possible right now or not, you will be on the far side of these struggles and realizing: "Remember those days, I never thought I'd be here, but...here I am, I made it", please believe that, because it is true. I hope this encourages someone out there. Don't forget to share love every chance that you get because...once shared--it never goes away! :) ---RHALL ⁰⁴ ⁰² ²⁰²²

[@90sflowerchild99]

My heart goes out to his loved ones. Also, praying for the friends on the ride with him and the others who witnessed this tragedy. This is heartbreaking. ❤️‍🩹

[@bobbichristina9457]

This wasn’t an accident, it’s complete negligence. There are no additional safety measures should the harness itself fail. Where are the additional seatbelts that click together after the harness has been secured? All you can rely on is a harness? Absolute negligence.

[@cayleethompson5502]

Must add for safety precautions Please do not adult and teen prevention

[@bobbichristina9457]

Then on top of that they got children supervising children AND adults. Untrained, inexperienced kids operating heavy machinery at minimum wage like its a job at a grocery store. These are peoples lives and ICON is definitely going to feel that family’s wrath.

[@courtneywilliams1]

Exactly!

[@emilyt2611]

Sadly, because of his size the shoulder harness was unable to latch and lock properly and with the speed and momentum of the ride coming down at such a high rate of speed it caused this young man to slide right out. I can only imagine how terrifying the last moments of this child's life must of been 😞 This is 100% negligence on the ride operator and park's behalf! Every single seats harness with a person in it should have been check before the ride began and this would have never happened! He knew something wasn't right as he was going up, he spent the last moments of his young life panicked and scared to death. This absolutely breaks my heart! I pray he went quickly and didn't suffer while at the hospital.. 😞 Praying for peace and comfort for his mom and dad and family and friends. Also praying for the people who witness this horrifyingly scary and sad tragedy! 🙏🙏🙏 RIP Tyree!

[@danielfreedom3504]

They are saying the ride operator was written up multiple times for not doing safety checks according to redit. Its a kid that had another kids life in his hands. They also say his managers when other employees made complaints they looked the other way.

[@jlynnb82]

exactly he was too tall and too heavy. A lot of people may know that there are weight limitations but many don’t realize there are also height limitations. I remember looking up weight and height limitations a lot of rides tap out at like 6’2-6’4 250-315

[@kjmk31]

You can see him struggling with something at the top. I see his feet really wiggling. Such a horrific tragedy. I can’t stop my eyes from filling with tears. They should have taken him off.

[@MySweetAriane]

@@jlynnb82 And those workers are responsible for not allowing him on that ride.

[@user-pd9fe1vx3i]

And that is why there are employees to make sure that people qualify in the height and weight requirements for a ride. That did not happen in this case. It’s negligence. You can see in the vid he wasn’t secured.

[@tamaraprentice9280]

This is horrific! My heart breaks for his family, and friends. So extremely sad.

[@hollybiegel4345]

Tyree seemed like an amazing boy. How sad that, he knew something was wrong. That he was thinking about his Mom and Dad. Blessings to his friends and family❣️❤️

[@danixo4620]

So sad. Can you imagine your child being on vacation with his friends family and getting that phone call? Prayers to the families!

[@lastdayz1396]

😒

[@rizzotto139]

@Stringfellow "Da'Ri" Hawk I can see this angers you and I feel you. But don’t forget shit can happen in the blink of an eye and a person/persons is left with only thoughts of should’ve,could’ve and didn’t do for life. As I’m sure his parents are going through it right now. Let’s all understand as Guardians of our baby’s no matter there age it can happen under most certainly much less worst scenario’s like just crossing the street. I pray for this young guy, will think of him only in a better place …..

[@mrsrogers569]

@@rizzotto139 they aren't angered. They're being a di*k.

[@steevehoyoufat9155]

This is EXACTLY why I never get on those rides. Just knowing something like that could happen is enough for me not to get on it. May God have mercy on that poor child's soul and may he be the source of strength and peace for those who miss him. Such a sad incident.

[@EUC_DeathRay]

Blaming the ride is stupid. The car ride there is 1,000 times more dangerous. The ride operator is at fault here. He never checked the restraints. The kids chest restraint wasn't locked and it was obvious. Ride operator is supposed to go around and check every rider before starting the ride.

[@star-rm7jh]

@@EUC_DeathRay Its not the operators fault, Its not anyones fault. Stop blaming people. Just come to the facts and face them. The boy was overweight and it wouldnt clip down. As soon as the boy realized that the seatbelt wouldnt come down, he should have got off and found another ride to go on. That could have been prevented

[@craigglover3870]

He Was 6'5 340lbs Smh It's No Way He Should've Been On That Ride

[@bilqiis9099]

@@star-rm7jh Then they should have asked him to leave

[@ryanhayes38]

@@EUC_DeathRay i havent heard anything that puts the ride operator at blame. Something breaks or malfunctions its not the ride operators fault. Don't blame people blindly. If it ends up being his fault, than so be it but dont assume

[@tgoeden24]

I have a 14 year old son and this just truly breaks my heart 🥺

[@antonaelejoi1182]

RIP bro, he ain't deserve that, he still had a whole life to live

[@RayMak]

Parent's worst nightmare... Pray for his family

[@kevinluisbatista9363]

🙏

[@roymunson1]

You can see in the pictures that the harness wasn't locked close properly. He was too heavy for it to close down. Absolute terrible thing to happen. RIP and God bless to his family. Those incompetent workers should be individually pulling on every harness to make sure they're clicked into place first. how this could have happened and how avoidable it was is shocking.

[@omgrashad6956]

Man not even just that. In the video you can see he’s just too big to be on it. They should’ve never let him ride that ride. It probably clicked that one time. Rides like that usually have a couple different locking clicks in the harness so you know it’s fully secured. I truly believe had it been a smaller person in that situation it would’ve been corrected immediately because it would’ve been clear it’s too high and not fully locked.The speed otw down plus the force of the stop ultimately made enough force for him to bust it open and fall. That harness was just too high but because he was big it appeared he was secure.

[@typretty71227]

@@omgrashad6956 I agree with you both 100%

[@IamNikkiG]

@@omgrashad6956 agree 100! Bc he said the light was on… meaning everyone was in and “ secured”

[@urinedelstein]

But I really wonder why it's even technically possible for this thing to start without ALL the brackets being locked. Human checks will always be prone to human error.

[@augustshearer299]

@@urinedelstein totally agree, the thing should hva not started if not everything was fully locked.

[@WhoiwunaB]

My heart hurts for him and his family! This is truly sad. I pray they get answers and results ❤️

[@mzdorothyjm]

I can’t imagine the pain his mom and dad is going through right now.And also his friends seen him fall to this death.Praying for his family and friends my prayers and condolences to them.I never trusted rides like this

[@Emolga6274]

Their thinking of the 💰

[@marshallmxtakeslzz]

@@Emolga6274 chill before your next

[@marlenestewart7772]

@@rodeoclownobama5796 Troll.

[@marlenestewart7772]

@@Emolga6274 Troll.

[@kaydenplays4273]

Never have never will.

[@LG-bo3hc]

To think I was there last weekend staying directly across the street and even watching my own friends go up and down. I’m so sorry to the family of the boy. Sending love 💙

[@Dino-in5sg]

Please be careful when going on rides yourself, idk how old you are but please always be aware of your surroundings if something feels wrong get off the ride

[@micurides]

@@Dino-in5sg first off prayers to the family, this is why i only go to parks that i know i can trust to be safe because they are some of the biggest parks in the world, cp ki hershey etc. i never go on carnival rides

[@heatherb2618]

Yes, my hubby & I were there in January. He was jokingly trying to talk me into going on it but he knows that isn’t my thing. However, if our daughters had been there they probably would have. They love the ones like this at Busch Gardens and Universal.

[@arlenemartinez8099]

I was there last Saturday for my son birthday we went On The Ferris wheel…this just breaks my heart

[@johnhuntmorgan142]

Tragic.....Popeye's just lost its best customer........

[@loveyourzzgg697]

The fact he knew it was coming make it that much more of a sad situation

[@aigami7928]

It reminds me of final destination movie, he knew something wasn't right & that was God trying to warn him not to get on that ride...

[@BriaBarrows]

Exactly!

[@a.x.x8184]

ALWAYS trust your instincts. God gave us that for a reason.

[@tyraalleyne4975]

@@aigami7928 girl bye

[@tyraalleyne4975]

@@a.x.x8184 in this situation that’s not instinct. That’s quite literally just common sense. If you’re on a roller coaster and you know that you’re supposed to be latched in, having a feeling that you’re going to die is not an instinct. It’s quite literally just being realistic because your chances of dying on this ride has increased by 90%

[@amiracle6031]

I can only imagine what his mom is going through bcuz as a mom this brings tears 😭 to my eyes n fear to my heart but R.I.P baby boy the Angels are watching over you now

[@taylor.tamajina]

I watched the full video and after watching the video I was so heartbroken and traumatized Rest In Peace dear and my condolences and prayers to his family and friends

[@Crownmytablestudios]

@@Myyoutubechannel30004 get a life

[@reynardbell1133]

@@Myyoutubechannel30004 a 14 years old kid just died. Show some respect

[@accioyoongi]

@@Myyoutubechannel30004 we get it, you’re edgy and “numb” 💀

[@azalago]

The video is one of the worst things I've ever seen.

[@ladie_i]

Horrific video 🥺😭

[@Kitty-ub2nr]

This makes me so emotional may that baby RIP and I hope his best friends find some peace and comfort after witnessing this. Prayers to his friends and family.

[@adamblack6867]

Lol that baby was 6.5 almost 400 lbs .

[@kaiseramadeus233]

@@adamblack6867 shut up

[@SHYONJONES]

@@kaiseramadeus233 right like smh people always being negative or saying unnecessary stuff like he just list his life and family and friends or going threw it rip🕊

[@SHYONJONES]

@@kaiseramadeus233 lost

[@jayxcv5409]

@@adamblack6867 Ha ha ha haaa, I know it must be truuuu.

[@demetriadavis8034]

I AM IN TEARS THIS IS SO HEARTBREAKING , PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY

[@elisem1912]

My heart goes out to the family. Sending prayers to heal their hearts. I had family members who were on a ride right before a tragedy happened on the very next run.

[@LMakaCobra]

Deaths that happen on amusement park rides are never an “accident”. It is always human error, whether in design, maintenance, the workers, or the victim or others around them. It said this ride was brand new, meaning it could easily have had a problem to start with. This is an incredibly odd thing to happen, especially since it is new, there wasn’t much time for anything to go wrong after it was first built. I think the safety mechanisms were faulty. Rip, poor kid. I’m so sorry.

[@chocolatethunda5313]

I agree.. definitely faulty. But I think someone knew that...so sad.

[@garealemcgill6967]

No he was overweight if u that big the belt could had came undone

[@teenat7044]

@@garealemcgill6967 there was no belt, only the harness. When the ride came down, the harness he was in, was COMPLETELY down, further than when the ride went up. The ride doesn't MOVE unless all harnesses are in "safety lock" which is determined by a green light. The only way his weight is part of this, is because it kept the harness from closing enough for his personal body type before the ride went up. I hate that the operator told him to check his seat belt, AFTER the ride was going up already.

[@-loveash1535]

@@garealemcgill6967 it's definitely the workers fault. They should've checked him properly instead of just looking at a light. If they had looked at him, they would've realized that the harness OBVIOUSLY was not fitting him properly and should've told him to get off. Not to mention, the ride wasn't built properly. There should've been something in-between his legs to prevent him from sliding off the way he did. There was no belt and nothing in-between his legs, only the harness.

[@williamhoffmam5830]

100% false things malfunction so say it that is not true

[@laptopcanthandlelag2686]

Can't believe how the teen felt a second before his death R.I.P

[@LauraVittadini]

Gratefully, he was most likely unconscious/passed out by then 🙏🏼

[@realdealclark8559]

@@LauraVittadini Yea they say that kind of fall and how fast you go you either go into shock or state of unconscious so science says. I hope that right but guess don’t know unless you fall that high and that fast.

[@acardenasjr1340]

@@realdealclark8559 just jumping down 6 feet you can already feel the tug of gravity and the impact you're about to put on your knees, you grimace as you just down, slightly bending your knees at contact. You're a little sore and for a second, you actually felt your stomach in your mouth. Imagine 200 feet....

[@penis93]

@@acardenasjr1340 oh my god

[@LauraVittadini]

Yeah, he was definitely unconscious by the time he landed if he fell 200 feet.

[@nadel9888]

This is so horrible I remember my sister may she rest in peace 🕊️ almost fell from a ride we were holding on and she was slipping we were both screaming to stop the ride I could barely hold myself because I was slipping also but I held on held her for life finally the guy stopped the ride it was very scary. My heart goes out to this family my condolences to the parents love ones and family may he rest in peace 🕊️💔

[@rocknsoul13]

Where you slipping because the sizes of your bodies ?

[@abigailsantana6939]

So glad you guys are ok❤

[@nadel9888]

@@rocknsoul13 Yes we were skinny and were slipping out from the bottom of the ride

[@samii.notsammy2225]

@@nadel9888 yikes i'm so sorry:( what ride was it?

[@nadel9888]

@@samii.notsammy2225 This ride you sit inside the top is locked up but the bottom of your body has no support it spins around so fast we almost fell right through the bottom my sister may she rest in peace was half way down I could barely hold on holding her and myself and screaming my brains out to stop finally when it went back down to go around I scream so loud the guy operating the ride I'm guessing he heard me stopped the ride after this horrific experience I never ever got back on any rides

[@wandasanders7557]

My sincere sympathy and condolences to the father and family and friends. This is very sad. R.I.P YOUNG MAN 🌹🌹🌹