Was 14-Year-Old Who Died at Orlando Amusement Park Too Heavy for Ride?

Tyre Sampson, the gentle giant who plunged to his death at an amusement park in Orlando, Florida, stood at 6 foot 5, and weighed over 300 pounds. The 14-year-old had reportedly been turned away from at least two other rides at the park because of his size. The accident happened at ICON Park, where the 430-foot FreeFall ride is a popular attraction. In Europe, the maximum passenger weight on the ride is 287 pounds; in the US, there is no maximum weight restriction.

[@Mjones5018]

He was probably so excited to be able to finally get on a ride after being turned down so many times. This breaks my heart and I cannot imagine how the mother is feeling

[@runsoncaffeine]

He was turned down twice, since when was a couple the equivalent of “so many”, dude should’ve taken a hint.

[@Mjones5018]

@@runsoncaffeine dude he was 14. And yes 2 can feel like so many when you’re a kid watching your friends have fun and you’re told no. He should have taken what hint? Im sure he was told no Bc of his weight his whole life. He was very aware of his size I assure you.

[@chanabayla1823]

Terrible to say but maybe she's thinking I could have made sure he lost weight so he doesn't die eventually if not then

[@ashasun6620]

@@chanabayla1823 he's a football player

[@manbaby9166]

@@Mjones5018 so just because he was 14 you’re gonna ignore safety regulations?

[@cmndrkool321]

I’m 30; and he had half a foot and 100lbs on me. This kid was an absolute unit. The ride operator should have known better.

[@faylenebyrd]

At 5’4 and 250 lbs I was declined a ride like that because my boobs were too big it was embarrassing but it was needed.

[@kpopscenario1406]

yea

[@bbqboi182]

There was no weight restriction so the operator isn’t at fault maybe the kid or the parent should of took noticed when he got declined twice before

[@eddieb1995]

So should the people that took the kid to the park. But no responsibility for them right.

[@777wisdom7]

He was too big for 99% of the rides he was 6'5" and over 300 pounds His height alone would not allow the harness to close properly

[@tracyracy]

He was just a child at 14. Reading some of these comments, some of you lack empathy. I can't imagine how scared he must have been. May his soul rest in peace, and I pray his family finds peace in their hearts.

[@zanlonplayzs379]

Your right

[@blak3brutus229]

I lack empathy for the ones who oversaw the ride’s functionality, not the kid who was given permission to do something.

[@Oozaru85]

14 year olds don't have common sense? Don't get me wrong, I'm not blaming the boy (well, not only him), but when he realised that shoulder savety thingy wasn't properly and savely locked, he should have exited the ride right away. I've visited amusement parks when I was a teen a lot. I always made sure I was savely seated and secured before the ride started. Especially on rides like this one. But, I always cared for my life more than the adrenaline kick and peers pressure. I'm a woman tho, so maybe that also makes a big difference. And I'm sure a 14 year old TEEN (he was no kid no more) experiencing such a situation is no different than an adult doing so.

[@blak3brutus229]

@@Oozaru85 he wanted it too much, I’d know better myself. Ur point stands

[@Saltboi1823]

I feel empathy for him, but I blame his parents for insisting even though he was too heavy.

[@naomitrevino1562]

One of my biggest fears is taking my kids somewhere to have fun and coming home without them. I can't even imagine the guilt and pain. So sorry for this young man and his family.

[@soulking_adi]

I don't even have kids but this sounds like something I would be scared about if I do have them in the future. Can't even say a straight no to amusement parks cause that would make us the bad guy , real problem.

[@colorr-1238]

This shows that if they tell you you're heavy for something don't take it personally. It's for you're health and safety.

[@brendac9386]

Too bad he wasn't told that.

[@lynnault1814]

@Bernie Gores exactly I totally agree with you

[@foodisgood2556]

@Bernie Gores let’s not do that bro. Why’re you bringing racism into this the kid literally fell to his death. It’s not the time for your ignorance.

[@marydavis7978]

After the harness wouldn't fit all the way down to his crouch because of his abdominal mass he should have told his homies see y'all when y'all come down! I understand he wanted to ride and to fit in!

[@jasmim6612]

a kid died and you Americans still found a way to bring race up. what a joke.

[@rafaelrojas3212]

Poor little boy. Can’t imagine the fear he felt. And regardless his size he was 14, that’s a baby.

[@juanocampo2262]

Bro the vato was a giant

[@cashmartin91]

For what? Two seconds before he went splat!? By the time he was slipping out it really wasn’t his problem anymore lol

[@indianguy5991]

Big boy* bruh

[@WERNUTZ]

Poor Big Innocent Kid!

[@adamyusuf1805]

Tbf by the time he realized what was happening he was probably like an inch away from the ground

[@GamerShark493]

I just remembered this story, This was about 2 days before the accident. I remember flying to Orlando and so exited to ride all these rides at Icon Park. I saw many videos about this ride and hearing about how it was 400+ feet above. My dad told me that I shouldn’t go on this ride but I refused to listen to him. Then 2 days later, I heard of this accident where this poor 14 year old teen fell from the ride. After that, I was traumatized and refused to ride at any of the rides at Icon Park. It just killed me that they couldn’t See that Tyre was obviously too big for this ride. His seatbelt was on his shoulders which means he’s obviously too huge for the ride.. Moment of silence for this poor boys death.

[@December20th]

Children should listen to their Dads advice

[@jordanjonescelestialwaffle1698]

​@@December20th Crazy how that happened, but at the same time, it is expected. Getting on a 400ft hypercoaster is different from getting on a 400ft drop tower due to the lateral vs horizontal forces varying differently. The Drop Tower pulls up on your harness while getting launched down, and the Hyper-coaster pulls you back into your seat while the harness does its job at extra support, instead of it being stressed with excessive vertical forces.

[@mafermaciasto3921]

as someone who saw the video before it got deleted, this breaks my heart :(

[@Tye84xx]

So upsetting. Every parents worst nightmare. Heart goes out to them

[@axa897]

He was heavy af other wirds over weight it was obous from first video .

[@dahleno2014]

Yeah, having an obese child is a nightmare of mine if I become a parent.

[@feero9680]

So upsetting that i have to post 2 comments and hope to get lots of likes from both

[@fernandogaibor8043]

Having an overweigth child? Yeah, it is a parents nightmare

[@taylor5973]

@@dahleno2014 nfl prospect tho and coulda turned it more into muscle weight

[@twist58]

For a child to pre-decease their parents due to a freak accident is unimaginably traumatic and too much to bear. Respect to this teen.

[@monstermcboo7282]

It really is cruelly unfair to lose a child.

[@classicola]

rip to him but this was no freak accident

[@ismaelsarabia405]

How was this a freak accident? It was negligence by the ride operators and himself. This could have been avoided if one of the parties acted on the potential risk.

[@lukediedrick117]

@@ismaelsarabia405 'Accident' definition per Oxford languages: an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. Even if there was negligence, both parties did not intend on or expect the accident that occurred. By your logic, there is no such thing as a car accident because a car accident necessitates a violation by at least one of the drivers. Accidents do not rely on random or faultless conditions in order to occur.

[@ismaelsarabia405]

@@lukediedrick117 so did you happen to just gloss over the word freak? Here's the definition. Freak accident (plural freak accidents) An incident, especially one that is harmful, occurring under highly unusual and unlikely circumstances. Definitely not unusual or unlikely when you're not strapped in right. It's actually unusual and unlikely to make it out alive.

[@we.are.all.barabbas]

the operator probably didn't want his business get cancelled for fat discrimination therefore he let him in poor kid

[@SailorMoonFriends]

He should have just gave him a cheeseburger to make him feel better and go away, instead of letting him get on that ride.

[@LivingLarrystyle]

You can literally see how the harness is resting at a higher angle in respect to the seat making it easy for him to slip out

[@Tye84xx]

I can't even begin to imagine how the people next to him felt. Absolutely heartbraking. My condolences to the boys family and I hope things get better

[@brittnaesimmons5170]

Even

[@cruelz8264]

his friends obviously devasted, but another person a few seats down yelled "WOOO" after the fall and was just whining to be let off

[@Anonymous-xq5cs]

probably like "darn"

[@karce420]

nice bot

[@drugdoer6250]

They probably didnt even care and were just a bit shocked. One guy literally shouted "WOOO" as the kid is laying there with a pool of blood forming under him

[@lorrischwarzbach5637]

I couldn’t imagine watching my son plummet to his death like that. This is heartbreaking. My condolences to his friends and family.

[@ballsdeep6954]

Catch him

[@jessicakonseiga1143]

@@ballsdeep6954 that suppose to be funny huh.. your time coming.

[@jwilcox4726]

@@ballsdeep6954 They both then would have died then can't take care of boy.

[@juicyballs6351]

@@ballsdeep6954 🤦‍♂️

[@hurricanepetdiseasespreadh3331]

It truly is heartbreaking he was only 14! 6 foot five around 300 pounds and he played football - could’ve gone pro football, had a good life The amusement park is at fault 100%

[@kamazenmickey]

14 Years old. I couldn't imagine being in heaven this young age 😭 Young man heaveni know your mom dad still. Love him .

[@kamazenmickey]

A

[@romanstarrtattoos]

I am 6'5" 240 lbs. and when I tried going on a ride, they refused me because I was told that I was too big.

[@basilstorm9461]

That’s what’s supposed to happen

[@mich5131]

Thank goodness they told you that.

[@llamabot9889]

Why would you knowingly try to get on?

[@daddyelvis7692]

I can’t imagine how scared he must’ve been. That’s unbelievable, may this gentleman Rest In Peace.

[@daddyelvis7692]

That seat looked like it wasn’t locked properly AT ALL

[@ih301]

“It was a smashing ride!” Said one bystander

[@Assassino275]

Had to have been a loud thud, must've painted the whole block in red

[@pathfindernutsinurface3296]

@@Assassino275 Yooo wtf bro...

[@omegamanGXE]

@@ih301 lmao

[@Christine_1829]

This almost happened to my son at the NC State Fair. He’s 17, 6ft 1 in and 320 Ibs…. He tried to get on a ride and the operator was trying to squeeze him into the ride.. I shouted “ he’s not going to fit sir” over and over again. My son really wanted to ride but I made him get off. Thankfully I was over there at that point and time. My prayers go out to this family!

[@debbym.4806]

Omg I’m from nc

[@Cometstarlight]

Do you remember what ride it was?

[@passion9809]

You should take better care of your son sir , he's going in the direction of serious obesity

[@DLIX2DCLI]

Thank goodness you prevented a possible injury or death. Good for you dad. Your son should be glad you were there for his safety.

[@pops1pops178]

Thank you I been saying that

[@nimbs-]

Truly a horrific PREVENTABLE accident, smh some people just don't care for the safety of people.

[@riley1733]

This is one of the worst stories I've ever heard. I feel horrible for him, his family and everyone at the park who witnessed this. I can't imagine how scared he was when he was slipping out of his seat. That must've been terrifying. May he rest in peace and my heart goes out to his family. Glad the ride is shut down. He didn't deserve to have this happen to him.

[@elsie3724]

This is the saddest thing ever. This was preventable. I can’t imagine how traumatic this was for everyone on that ride, let alone his friends and/or family that were there with him. It’s so unfair - he just went to have a fun time. My heart aches for his loved ones.

[@MrYeet-im3ob]

Yes it could have been prevented but if they had kept turning him away imagine the backlash that would go down. The staff would be called racist fatphobic and this and that its unfortunate people blame only the staff.

[@tchtchtch2001]

@@MrYeet-im3ob you make it sound like he was going to shoot up the amusement park for getting turned down for his weight. They have guidelines to follow and i feel they knew he was a little big and still let him ride.

[@skilyvermaasbagley1604]

@@tchtchtch2001 when does he imply that anyone was going to do anything close to shooting up the amusement park? He said what’s true if he got turned down too many times, and if he was part of the lefts agenda it would have turned into a race/fatphobic thing and I wouldn’t be surprised if it ended up at trial trying to sue the amusement park.

[@notme1255]

@@tchtchtch2001 he never said anything about shooting anyone. WTF is wrong with you? Everybody has a responsibility to keep themselves healthy and the operators had a responsibility to not let him on the ride but because our cancel culture nowadays, they would've been called racists, bigots or fatphobes because they could have saved his life.

[@Aimeeevps]

Most know if Your to big You can’t ride. An so if he was turned down 2x did his mother run up? No so stop assuming. What happened they adjusted the sensors to fit larger passenger. It gave a false sensor red light showing it’s okay an locked but they the operators adjusted that. In the pic You clearly see his harness is higher than others.

[@shadownine9495]

I'd rather you hurt that young man's feelings and tell him he's too big for the ride instead of the situation we have now where a family have to make funeral arrangements and say goodbye to a loved one 🙏🏾

[@chulow9024]

I had to cancel my 6flags an hurricane harbor season pass cuz im too big to ride damn near every ride. My family of 8 have season tickets. Once I had walk down all those stairs by everyone because of this. I did it with pride cuz I'd rather be alive than a couple secs of thrill.

[@caimang3194]

@@chulow9024 protect urself at every cost nothing more important then ur own safty , hopefully u find a way to live a healthyer lifestyle , stay safe ❤

[@chulow9024]

@@caimang3194 no doubt... im definitely down in weight but still don't ride rides. Don't want to... so many malfunctioning these days.

[@caimang3194]

@@chulow9024 im happy u managed to meet ur goals , and me too haha i dont trust them rides , when i was younger i used to go on them alot but nowdays im just like hmmm , is it worth the risk ... nah 🤣👍

[@manwithnoname6179]

@@chulow9024 Everything's a risk

[@111.gabiii]

this will never get off of my mind..💔

[@athenaheralaufeyson367]

My brother is a big guy like this dude but he’s still young. He just grew like a tree on steroids and he can’t help it. He’s still growing so when I heard this story my heart broke. Gentle giant literally explains my brothers too so this broke me. ☹️💔

[@JohnLukinator]

2 factor safety mechanisms should be required in all roller coasters and theme park attractions that involve a vehicle.

[@dayangmarikit6860]

Also weight limits.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

Yes I would feel safer

[@zstrode.8953]

I also think this about school busses

[@AN-ez3qq]

This is Florida, capitalism rules all. I’m pretty sure you try to put restrictions and they’ll sue you.

[@sirixis5204]

My harness demagnetized on a ride and I would’ve flew out if it didn’t have a belt.. this comment needs more attention!!

[@BettyAnne2402]

This is horribly tragic. This young man just wanted to have fun and due to improper protocol, he lost his life. I've been in a park and witnessed an accident, the person lived but it was still so horrible to watch. My heart goes out to the family.

[@Kay_Fabe]

Due to improper diet and eating cheeseburgers every day caused this. Stop making excuses.

[@ShadowEclipse777]

@@Kay_Fabe ill taste to put it like that, but yes his weight and size was too much and caused the safety mechanisms to fail. His fault for getting on the ride, operator's fault for not stopping him

[@Kay_Fabe]

@@ShadowEclipse777 It's s reality. Sparing his feelings is why he ended up splattered on the concrete.

[@lordhelix-3208]

@@Kay_Fabe yeah true if they just told him no he would still be here I agree with you

[@GG-jiggles]

What happened ?? If you dont mind me asking , at the park you went too

[@HurricanePatrick]

Stop worrying about fat shaming and tell them the truth, it'll actually save lives

[@Ridges_guitar]

If that can happen to one, it can happen to anyone. That ride isn't safe.

[@awesomedaniel]

It’s being demolished i think

[@onikidman]

Absolutely devastating. I can’t even begin to imagine how his family and on lookers must be feeling. So sad that they got that moment of video too... So so sad

[@lifeewrenn]

for realll!! i can’t imagine how he must’ve felt in his last moments falling

[@user-ys8dc2ni8z]

@@lifeewrenn he was falling for like a second so i dont think that he thought something

[@cynthg9547]

@@user-ys8dc2ni8z I'm sure he was scared felt scared /Be honest we both don't know what he felt before falling

[@inactiveaccount6106]

@@user-ys8dc2ni8z He knew as he was going up that something might happen. His father did an interview & said his friends sitting next to him on the ride told him that Tyre said if he doesn't make it down to tell his parents that he loves them.

[@Gk22632]

It’s the ride operators fault, he/she of all people should be able to tell right away that the man was too big to be secured onto the seat

[@Sabreerbas]

Sending love and thoughts from the UKN to this young man, his family and friends. This should never have happened. RIP.

[@franceshosea8759]

This was heartbreaking I feel so bad for the family take the ride down and charge the operator and park bless the family

[@monkey3964]

This ride racist

[@siddigaabdelazelz186]

RIP

[@itskobe6066]

@@monkey3964 💀💀💀

[@andrewjoyce9038]

Sending love from England not uk

[@ItzJustMia]

Very sad tragedy, but yeah, 325 lbs is definitely a big risk, being turned away like that wasn’t making fun of him, it was looking out for his safety. My condolences to the family though. 💔😔

[@royfairchild6895]

I'm so sorry. 😢 this is not fair at all. That poor baby didn't even get to live his best days.

[@AnEarthling891]

😂😂😂

[@izzyveleaguez2079]

@@AnEarthling891what’s funny

[@suckmydingalong4546]

and the fact that his last words were 'i don't know man if something happens to me on this ride please tell my momma and daddy i love them..' my heart goes out for this family and tyre seemed so sweet. this wasn't his fault at all, poor baby.

[@laralvr]

He really said that 🥺

[@Xane_Dragon]

If that is true then he knew he shouldn't have been on that ride !

[@laralvr]

@@Xane_Dragon this is life mehn. Take risks plus you never know what's gonna happen the next second And on most cases those people who end up dying always have a feeling about it and I think that explains why he said that

[@woezacardoza5659]

He didn't say. That, what he actually said was Trump 2024 vote for Trump

[@woezacardoza5659]

@@laralvr No

[@JP-sb6ll]

It's sad to see and hear about what happened to this teenage kid and what his family is going through. I can't believe that theme park's, till this day, still don't take weight precaution seriously. Back in 2001, when I was working at Knotts Berry Farm. A 300 pound woman who was on the ride Perilous Plunge, fell to her death when the rollercoaster cart that she was on, started to tilt downward, to drop down the slide. The safety bar was not able to handle the pressure of her weight leaning on it; and broke loose. My condolences, to the teen's family.

[@paulgrishaj3288]

@@KeViN-De-Belgium don't be so insensitive

[@katiemoseley8243]

@@KeViN-De-Belgium C'mon man, not cool, he's just a kid...

[@mycatiswaysmarterthanmosto8500]

@@KeViN-De-Belgium aww..someones trying to be edgy. How adorable.

[@cherishxoxo2738]

@@katiemoseley8243 they wouldn’t be making those comments if they had themselves as their profile picture and used their real name

[@squog8009]

This turned from a wholesome comment of mourning to trash gamer getting roasted.

[@joshuameyers7840]

They should an weight limit for these rides

[@milenatomanic951]

nO iT fAtPhObIc

[@joshuameyers7840]

Hat@@milenatomanic951

[@joshuameyers7840]

I mean what?@@milenatomanic951

[@milenatomanic951]

@isabellalinaaroadto50subs91 ok :(

[@definitelynothallie]

i couldn’t even imagine the fear he was in poor thing may he rest in peace 😭💔

[@AnEarthling891]

😂😂😂

[@cryptojare8295]

He was going to be in the NFL at that size no joke. This event could've changed history.

[@princessmobucks]

Facts 😢

[@munchietv7502]

Any death can change history…

[@chimkinNuggz]

@@munchietv7502 yeah but in america all they care about is football. So history could have changed for them. The dallas cowboys could have won their first super bowl in 70 years

[@dfredankey]

@@chimkinNuggz Lmaoo this is a sad video but this comment tho lmao

[@sdsd4108]

@SlimJim Considering Its Football I don’t think so you just gotta be 6ft and fat

[@princesspeach9428]

Poor baby. My heart breaks. Sending prayers to the family..

[@AlvinSeville1]

He was not a baby. He was 14!

[@lizey1995]

@@AlvinSeville1 when you’re older you see 19 as a baby no lie so yeah 14 is a baby not even lived life

[@chukkygopal7378]

@@AlvinSeville1 Dont try to correct here. Any mother will say so..You can never understand it..leave it pls

[@sashasuga2526]

@Alvin Chipmunk do you have kids?

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

@@sashasuga2526 He was anything but a baby. He was 325 pounds for Christ Sake. What a bunch of stupid ride ops!!

[@prettybadd2310]

I think about him all the time and get sad I’ll never forget this it makes me sad asl af

[@SaltyTea414]

Never would I have thought I would see footage of this horrible accident, but here I am, poor Tyre, he could've grown, been 15 and played football still, i feel so sorry for his family.

[@mycatiswaysmarterthanmosto8500]

The problem isn't the harness being locked and secured. The problem is when you have someone of that size, the harness can not come down far enough to push against the stomache or groin to keep you in your seat. It just rests at his chest. 3/4 of his body is just left to flail. He should have never been allowed on that ride and those rides should have seatbelts to keep people in their seats!

[@angellopezz1639]

Oh and I bet you that if they didn’t let him they would be accused of hate crime

[@karenzielke9898]

Wow, your right

[@kyieshaj]

@@angellopezz1639 no they wouldnt have get some common sense it says he was turned away from other rides and clearly wasnt bothered it is completely the operators fault for not checking and since they didnt have any signs saying the weight limit the poor boy couldn't have know

[@ivanamendez478]

Exactly this!! The harness may have come down over his shoulders just enough to lock so the ride could proceed, but his big torso prevented it from fully securing him, so it was a bit raised up as can be seen in the photos taken before it went. With how fast it came down, without seatbelts, he basically slid out from under the harness.

[@claytondavidson1559]

@@kyieshaj they would it's US the boy is black and overweight they would charge them for hate crime and accuse them of fat shaming lol then they will cancel the amusement park on twitter.

[@nerd26373]

Condolences to his family, friends, and relatives. He was gone too soon. He was just too young at the age of 14. My heart also goes out to them. I’m hoping wherever he is now, he’s in a much better place.

[@EatmyNut24]

What the line between too young and too old?

[@actuallyarbitrary4444]

Yooooooooo I’ve been on KZbin for 4 years and I have never been the 1 thousandth like on a comment and I am right now let’s goooooooooooooooooo

[@kalielik]

I'm so glad that in my country we have an extra fabric seatbelt. If that mechanical seatbelt can't keep a person in place like in this situation, the fabric one will.

[@izzyveleaguez2079]

Damn he is huge for a 14 year old

[@SailorMoonFriends]

The kid was probably diagnosed with gigantism, due to the fact that he's looks tall and huge for a 14 year old.

[@izzyveleaguez2079]

@@SailorMoonFriends he’s looks fat tall tho?

[@izzyveleaguez2079]

@@SailorMoonFriends yeah

[@bbypink9844]

He was definitely too big, and it was absolutely the operators fault for letting him on. So horrifying, and sad…

[@eeyore9417]

Perhaps but really who wants to walk to someone and say “sir you might be too fat” well to degrees it is their fault but cause he seemed like he fit they might have thought it was good

[@elijahtorres2688]

@@eeyore9417 I rather say that, than risk the person’s life (but in a more polite way, obviously). It’s best to be honest, than lie in situations like these where you do need to be 100% honest. I would’ve been like: “Sir, I’m afraid you don’t reach the minimum capacity, and for your safety, it’s best that you don’t go on this ride. Sorry.” or something more polite as possible.

[@8180634]

The operator was probably a minimum wage person with minimal training who thought if the harness can click closed then all is good.

[@inflation1139]

@@elijahtorres2688 i dont think the white operator would walk over to a 300+ black teen and tell him he cant go on this ride. He would be on CNN getting called a racist. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@shadowkirby3763]

@@8180634 thing is, it didn't click and close (was said in another video)

[@soumik06amv]

I can't imagine How those seconds before hitting the ground were, very horrifying and sad, extra safety precautions should b made to that ride, while double-checking all the other rides in the vicinity of that one, may you Rest In Peace Tyrie Samson.

[@yapiolanda]

@Soumik06 AMV our sincerely condolences. 😢😥😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@CarTM]

Imagine the force on the ground below him 😂 Edit: I'm not saying it's funny

[@RelsisFido]

@@CarTM You're warped and it isn't funny! How would you feel if it had been one of your family members or one of your friends? Would you still be laughing?

[@Zzzk23]

@@CarTM imagine if you got some b*tches

[@AlvinSeville1]

I can't imagine the fear others had throughout the park before impact.

[@supertravelamy8747]

The park shouldn't be allowed the young man on the ride because of his weight, it's his own fault for being overweight and tall for his age. Every ride at every park as a weight limit so why did the park people let him on the ride in the first place??

[@Jelly_afton]

Imagine trying to have fun but you pass away

[@AnEarthling891]

😂😂😂

[@JayBomb21]

Death can happened at any time sadly…

[@Jelly_afton]

@@JayBomb21 yes it really sad

[@Jelly_afton]

This comment is not a funny think …

[@Jelly_afton]

@@AnEarthling891 this is not a funny thing

[@kaitlinruiz7249]

I've honestly been saying for years that more rides should implement a weight limit in the US. Just like they would a height limit for safety purposes. I know most places like to promote inclusivity, but in instances such as this, safety trumps inclusiveness.

[@roseforeuropa]

"Safety trumps inclusiveness". And this is why Trump includes safety measures against illegals. Well done.

[@Bruh-mg5ff]

@@roseforeuropa yeah those undocumented people that do less crimes than the average American. Or that they pay taxes and don’t get any of the benefits. Or the ones that literally build up the United States. Shut up

[@Tehn00bA]

@@roseforeuropa nice bait

[@JS-to7bt]

Sorry but you’re fatphobic for stating this.

[@SAINTxSZN]

@@roseforeuropa Politics always on your mind? Seek help.

[@ianaperez1999]

14 years old, man breaks my heart that he couldn’t experience more life. Just think about just how young that truly is, so many things he won’t get to experience and memories he didn’t have the chance to make.

[@alanr4845]

Extra sad if he was a virgin.

[@quinceymattox2505]

@@alanr4845 you're weird

[@hoshikomp3514]

@@alanr4845 what does being a virgin have to do with anything?

[@alanr4845]

@@hoshikomp3514 I wouldn't want to die a virgin is all

[@Kumorini]

@@alanr4845 Wtf

[@redpug5042]

every ride like this that i've been on has had the bars, plus a belt clipping that down, plus a seat belt. The fact that this ride had 1/3rd of the safety restraints is ridiculous. a couple hundred dollars isn't that much to save lives.

[@ALTabula]

my sister and I have always been so thin and skinny, I remember taking her to the county fair (I was 18 she was 14) We went on most rides, and one in particular spun in a circle but also lifted upside down and shook you around.. the seatbelt harness was so loose that I was physically holding my sister into the ride while were upside down while she was screaming for me to please not let her fall... absolutely terrifying

[@Ishowpounds]

No1 cares get your meat up

[@jeaniebird999]

Sounds like the exact same ride my cousin almost fell out of! If my aunt weren't holding on, for dear life, she would have! I can't remember what it's called.

[@dazem8]

i know what you mean! i got so scared i would fall from a ride that looked like a spider... the legs went out and spun you around. happened 20 years ago and i still refuse to ever get on another ride like that again.

[@bbygrlpt2]

Same thing happened to me and my best friend when we rode the Cyclone in Coney Island. The harness was soo loose we didnt go flyin out from our seats bc we hold on to the harness with all our strength

[@carlycrays2831]

I was at Cedar Point on one of the older coasters when a six year old almost fell out of the seat. I was in the seat ahead of him when I heard his mom yell. When the ride stopped, I looked behind and she was holding onto him super tight.

[@gretabaldizon8894]

You could literally see in the photo taken it wasn’t completely fastened on him. The poor , poor young man. I feel for him and his family. The ride operators let this boy and his family down due to negligence and basic trust in their safety harness. They didn’t care and the park needs to add more safety features regardless. They shouldn’t wait until an awful tragedy makes them take action. Poor baby, May he Rest In Peace 😢

[@rhondabeirne8560]

but the workers said when rhe ride came down rhe hareness was locked and secured down....something is not adding up

[@ToniHunterOne]

@@rhondabeirne8560 Further investigation after this report said it wasnt. The workers adjusted bolts on either side to allow the harness to lock in a higher position. Notice the gap? If they hadnt adjust those bolts, the ride harness wouldnt have shown the indicator light on. The ride wouldnt have moved because they werent all secured. The ride operator lengthened the gap by an extra 3 or 4 inches. Enough to lock the harness but unable to hold the rider in the seat as it flies up and down the shaft. Even a 350 pound child will become weightless at that velocity.

[@heavenburke]

@@ToniHunterOne your wrong there cause it says the ride won’t function if the harnesses aren’t probably secured so they were secured

[@cavalrystyles8776]

Something's definitely up cause I'm sure he wasn't the Only Whale to ever get on that ride but somehow he's the first casualty.

[@CrazyManhog]

I'm sure the ride will reopen but with regular normal seats that don't tip and have seatbelts

[@cassied9327]

This is heart breaking for so many reasons. I feel very bad for his best friend that was there.

[@AnEarthling891]

😂😂😂

[@nathoniawood1399]

No weight requirement.... ONLY IN AMERICA... that should be illegal in and of itself

[@Emy-oh5jd]

I blame the ride operators for this, they should've made him get off when they saw the harness wouldn't fit or even lock for that matter. I can't imagine how his family, friends, or the person that was sitting next to him must be feeling. RIP

[@reginafontenot600]

He probably called them racist.

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

Exactly, there's absolutely NO WAY the ride operator's didn't see he was clearly over weight. Like wtf does training for this job involve? B/c I know damn well they went over all aspects of this ride & The weight limit in the ride manual isn't there for decoration

[@sueb5645]

I totally agree...so idiotic and terrible mistake..I'm glad I haven't seen it.. I couldn't handle it or get it out of my mind.......God bless them all..

[@narwhalesdie9226]

@@reginafontenot600 Why assume something that could be COMEPLETELY wrong? A boy’s life was lost and your worried about the fact he was black when that had nothing to do with it? Shame on you.

[@MK_ULTRA420]

@@narwhalesdie9226 Well yeah, Black Lives Matter so of course his race will be mentioned.

[@selina-mu5pi]

imagine the fear he had while falling. i feel so bad and it’s absolutely ridiculous for them to NOT have a weight limit. poor boy i hope he rests in peace. he’s in a better place now

[@wolfzmusic9706]

I think the fall was probably too quick for him to properly process it

[@jadencee1653]

That poor kid😕

[@jagermeister-3812]

It was a 2 second fall… he had no time to think

[@mrs.rogersneighborhood]

Exactly. I think about this all the time…the fear he had right before falling.

[@GivePeaceAChance12]

It was stated here there is a mfg weight limit, but not in the US.

[@mrscrappz1063]

Dude, the actual video itself is super funny. The way he just slides out of his chair and the people on the ride freaking out because they were still locked into their chairs was some of the funniest stuff I've seen in awhile, LOL!

[@hibye9996]

Lol when the McDonald's catches up to you

[@KikiTheWitch.]

Imagine if he hit the ground and bounced all the way up into the sky

[@yallkiaududiae3666]

Dude, this is just sad. Imagine the parents after this.. at least he’s in a better place now, and his parents can join him too someday. ❤️❤️ We will miss him.

[@anonymousdude3851]

@@Sally-nj5wn Hes not even commenting on anything that insults Him Bro

[@yallkiaududiae3666]

Sally, I am sorry if I was being negative on your behalf. I apologize, but please accept that I did not mean it in that way. Thank you.

[@astreamartinez2542]

Very tragic. Condolences to the family. RIP young man.

[@soggybread1569]

@@SoftPico920 found the troll

[@mann25245]

@@SoftPico920 missed opportunity to tell this person to cry about it and laugh like a try hard screen troller

[@lhead7226]

People also have to address a different problem and that is the backlash places like this get when they do say no to someone who is extremely large. It's heartbreaking to know that if the safety guidelines would have been followed, this child would still be alive. Praying for his family.

[@yourfellofluffdoggo9092]

@@SoftPico920 kiddo

[@Ha-kk1wr]

@@SoftPico920 touch grass

[@jkaloko1567]

This is why I don’t want to go to amusement parks or any swimming areas because of accidents like this. So tragic. It’s sad that he died at such a young age. Who would have known what he could have had accomplished in this life especially knowing he was playing football at his high school. Rest In Peace to him and condolences to his family.

[@sirfoofoo154]

Why not swimming, whats wrong?

[@jkaloko1567]

@@sirfoofoo154 I almost died three times by swimming. 1 time at a swimming park and 2 times at beaches. I’m never going to another beach or swimming place again.

[@jkaloko1567]

@@sirfoofoo154 Drowning

[@sirfoofoo154]

@@jkaloko1567 Okay, sorry to hear that. Thanks for taking your time explaining it to me.

[@abigbigmac]

@XΣΠΩ Π7 cause he’s unconfident in himself

[@mintojoy4598]

"SUE" THE AMUSEMENT PARK UNLAWFUL DEATH OF A TEEN!!

[@KikiTheWitch.]

Instead of the parents trying to sue the amusement park for their sons death, they should have tried suing McDonald's cause they @$#%& him up, like Hancock said.

[@andrewjohns9287]

I hope this person rest in peace, 🙏🙏🙏

[@4kidsnaheadache]

Absolutely heartbreaking. As a parent myself I felt this deeply as we have all took our kids to theme parks to have fun and you expect a certain level of safety protocols in place. This poor boy has paid with his life because of the lack of safety info around weight limits on these rides. My heart aches for his family. Such a horrific ordeal for them 😢

[@cole9693]

There was though? It's dark but there's a weight limit on these things for a reason. It'd a very dark lesson sadly but some of us don't won't to hurt people feelings and not speaking up could cost them there lives. This is going to be very hard for his family ,I pray for them

[@-_ST8RLIGHT_-]

omg

[@Xane_Dragon]

Your name says it all grandma ! You should call yourself fertile Myrtle !

[@TheWanderingCat18]

@@cole9693 How would the operator know how much he weighed though?

[@4kidsnaheadache]

@@cole9693 Your comment kinda insinuates that you have experience working in that environment and whilst I can imagine it may be kinda awkward to ask a person's weight or refuse them access to a ride ..it is I would of thought that employees duty to do so, to avoid such horrific tragedies from happing in the first place. Now I don't know how these theme parks train their staff or if even if they place enough emphasis on the potential dangers but I did hear that he was refused entry on to others rides before this. I think it would make perfect sense to have these height/ weight warnings signs placed at the start of the queue and again before entry onto the rides on large notice boards so at least a person can make their own judgement on whether to proceed or not. Maybe it would also take the pressure off the the worker asking 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@kristinpruitt519]

Has anyone considered that the “body positive” people have made everyone so afraid to say anything about weight that the young kids who run this ride felt uncomfortable denying him access because of his weight??? If this was Tess Holliday & she was denied, she’d sue the park.

[@gregstevenson8636]

He got refused from 2 other rides, not everyone thinks politics in their everyday life.

[@gregstevenson8636]

weirdo

[@prophetoftheilliterate4697]

Yeah, that's probably what happened

[@craiglovessonar6547]

When it comes to safety of life and death you follow protocol. The kid didn’t double check his harness. I don’t under stand how the light was green and aloud it to go up How can it be down abs locked if he flew out

[@kristinpruitt519]

@@craiglovessonar6547 I’m sure there will be more information coming out but from what we know now, the light was green so the workers were following protocol. From what I can tell, he was only about 50 pounds over the weight limit which shouldn’t have been allowed but wouldn’t necessarily be obvious (like if he were 200 pounds over the weight limit and the harness didn’t lock). And again, the people who work there shouldn’t be afraid to say some thing I can definitely see how someone would be afraid to say something

[@cwbymads]

As a ride operator and attendant, his restraint doesn’t look secure at all. We don’t have a max weight limit, but some riders of size and unique body features may not be able to ride. This was one of those times where the rider cannot ride.

[@willcookmakeup]

Ummm this was pure negligence. They shouldnt have let him ride. Like yes, we shouldnt make this a body shaming issue, but he clearly was too heavy to safely ride this ride. But also why the hell dont rides have seatbelts in addition to the harness

[@deborahwhitney9427]

Well better to body shame than to have a dead child . Even his own mother said they shouldn't have let him go on that ride.

[@KikiTheWitch.]

Due to the fact that he was turned away from two other rides, because of this size, they were pretty much trying to warn him not to get on the ride, but he didn't listen to them.

[@R-BURQUENO]

This is what you get when you have people who don't want to impose weight limits in the name of "HURT FEELINGS" NOW THE POOR KID IS DECEASED.🤬 Sometimes the truth that hurts, is the most loving thing you can give to an individual.

[@monkyincorporated]

he was denied on many rides. the workers didn’t do their job and didn’t check him due to their negligence and also because of them having a conversation with other riders

[@ImWattsonlol]

Right

[@corens1033]

ye pretty much

[@shannonmoore2442]

Yea so sad. I'm sure he had a good future with his size and football but someone didn't do their job😔

[@iyanubanks100]

Better safe than sorry. This was preventable

[@fob4less]

Happened at Knotts years ago. Lady fought with workers that were saying she's too big for the ride. She got to ride and also got to experience a fall that ended her life.

[@CHAISOICY]

Wow.

[@JackOffiicialChannel]

0:16 I saw him died. Do you know why he fall? Yeah, because he was thick for the ride and then he fell. Call an ambulance. He just fell!

[@tcbe2k]

What's crazy is The Wheel (0:43 on the right) had a fire towards the end of 2022, The Wheel was operated by Icon Park as well

[@lillikins123]

If he was that’s still their fault for not taking the proper precautions and now his family is left to suffer. He trusted them but they didn’t do their job and failed him.

[@lovelyliyah_love3680]

Exactly

[@cashmartin91]

More of both at fault, big boy couldn’t read?? Obviously there were weight limits on the signs. He knew he was too big and so did the employees. His appetite failed him

[@tellurye]

@@cashmartin91 Didnt you watch the video - where he was there was no limit. So no signs. And the operator was trained that way as well.

[@jairoherrera4040]

And the workers weren't shock or anything as if this isn't the 1st time it happen.

[@goofybutserious4807]

Sounds like every hospital I've been to on Long Island

[@rebeccay480]

I remember when I almost fell out of a ride. I actually have had a couple close calls. The first time was on a ride called the ring of fire when I was about 9 or 10. The only thing preventing me from falling out of the ride was the fact that it had a roof, which I had the pleasure of head butting mid rotation. They had a lap bar with a large, cylender shaped foam covering that could rotate. So as the ride would go upside down, gravity tried to pull me out of the seat and the lap bar provided no safety and it even activly pulled me from the seat. My dad was also on the ride with me, he was bigger so that didn't help either. I desperately clung to whatever I could, sure I would somehow fully slip out and die if I did not.

[@Jtough278]

Woah woah wait!!!!!! I was on a ride called the ring of fire it’s a giant circle right that goes upside down, and a girl almost fell out of it when I was on the ride, I was about 11-12years old and that happened like in 2008. Was that you?!? Honestly that’ll be wild if that was you cause I remember everything and your story is literally to a T of what I remember

[@choicelawns1]

Great memory man on the ring of fire. That ride is still at a local county fair as of last year. Yea, if it was not enclosed I am sure there would of been many accidents on that ride. Those "Carny" people put up and take those rides down super quick and off to the next town.

[@Marikabby]

@@Jtough278 that would be cool if it was them

[@effortlesslynj]

Me too dear I almost fell out of it too😭

[@SeoniKauna]

Something similar happened to me too, when I was 9 I went on the Indiana Jones rode at Disneyland. At the time all the cart had was a lap bar. I rode with my dad, obviously a bigger person, so the lap bar wasn’t as snug as it could have been (and I was rather small for my age). During the ride, as it got faster and more jolty, i could feel myself lifting from the seat and I could have easily just slip out, if it wasn’t for my dad slinging his arm over my shoulders to hold me down. I didn’t pay attention to what was going on in the ride, I was just too scared about falling out. I don’t know what the ride is like now since I haven’t been on it since but I’ll never forget the feeling of nearly falling out of a ride.

[@zayshkh]

He was just too big. The employee s should have denied his entry

[@zayshkh]

He big blabby boy

[@KikiTheWitch.]

He fell to his death like Kong Kong did when he fell off the Empire State Building.

[@Ale-vc5xv]

You ain’t funny

[@NoJumperGlockk]

Doesn’t matter if he was too heavy or not, people in charge of other peoples safety/life need to stick to protocol and make sure everyone on the ride is safe to ride. That boy was denied access to multiple rides and the one ride he was allowed to get on, the operator was too careless to even check to see if he was strapped in correctly. Condolences to him and his family

[@thoho1680]

they said, there was no weight limit and the ride would‘t start unless the harness is locked, so the operator stuck to the protocol…

[@NoJumperGlockk]

@@thoho1680 false.. the bottom of his seat would’ve been lit up like the others if his harness was locked in correctly.. there might be no weight limit but that don’t mean you can’t be too big.

[@piotrnierobis7438]

@@thoho1680 THERE IS ACTUALLY a weight limit of 130kg, poor boy was 154KG it killed 😓him

[@piotrnierobis7438]

@@NoJumperGlockk both locked were 100% right, his weight slide poor boy out to deth.

[@jessicaclarke8678]

@@thoho1680 It was also discovered that someone had messed with the mechanics so it would avoid setting off seatbelt alarms. They manually adjusted it to allow it to be unsafe because they didn't perceive the danger. This is on the ride operator and the company who made the ride who permitted this.

[@LittleSkyful]

Even if the belt was locked, you can see in the image of him, that its far "out". In a similiar accident they explained fat moves like water in high speed. So with that, he felt out of the seat, because his bodyfat "moved". Thats so sad. That should consider this when building a ride.

[@chanabayla1823]

No maybe if someone is that heavy they should consider being smart and not getting on..

[@princessnyiaslay_queen9298]

@@chanabayla1823 that’s not the point goofy as the workers WHO WORK there should of told him he can’t get on or At least checked his seat .

[@ganjayala8]

@@chanabayla1823 that’s cold. He was 14

[@ethanb9981]

@@chanabayla1823 and slay queen:​ There were multiple factors involved such as his own consence the workers the parents etc. When it comes down to it there is no way this was the first time in his life that he was turned down because of his weight. he should have known better. @ LittleSkyful, that doesn't mean that the builders have to CONSIDER it when building it. That's ridiculous.

[@matto6019]

Ya that makes sense. I believe that he slipped through the harness

[@sonicshell2443]

I think I should go with the merry go round. And the Ferris wheel 🎡, and that ride the has those swings that made go round and around. That one is my favorite.

[@Megatron-sl5us]

Well duh. Look at the other kids on the ride. They were thin or average. Somebody should've stopped him immediately. When he dropped, he went splat.

[@amandacharlebois9295]

He never should’ve been on that ride. The safety bar couldn’t come down far enough to keep him safely in his seat. Not his fault, he was a child and the people running the ride said it was fine. But it’s devastating and so senseless. It also seems like common sense, but I guess that’s not so common anymore.

[@mrs.rogersneighborhood]

That’s exactly it. The safety bar did not come down far enough to secure him.

[@robertlinder8464]

I've only went on a ride like this once, in Denmark, but almost all rides I've been on you could hear a click when the safety bar locked in. I'm pretty sure his never locked in at all. Also, do they not have staff to check each safety bar before take-off?

[@mrs.rogersneighborhood]

@@robertlinder8464 They claimed that they checked. But there's no way, because you can see that it was not secured on him properly.

[@crystaldawn9255]

When I look at that photo I can't fathom how in the world the staff would look at that and think it's okay. I've defended them thinking you can't tell how much somebody weighs in the bar did lock but you can see clearly in that picture there is more than enough room for him to fly right out the bottom and they're not stupid they know how fast it goes

[@KeViN-De-Belgium]

Human error

[@yamama3390]

@@KeViN-De-Belgium sadly those kids running this ride will be left holding the broken bar.

[@lauranolastnamegiven3385]

you know what you can also see in the picture? his race...no one's talking about it, but I have to wonder if the ride operator(s) was(were) worried about being called racist, if they denied him (clearly the other ride operators where he was not allowed on, were not afraid, but everyone's different)

[@saramurphy2733]

This is my first time seeing that photo. I completely agree that it doesn’t look like it is properly secured.

[@kaylajackson6276]

@@lauranolastnamegiven3385 Maybe that why noones talking about it . Whatever race the operator is they put black people on that ride EVERYDAY .

[@FabioSuave]

its despicable seeing that still shot of his seat not locked in the same position as the person next to him. how do you see that and let him go up?

[@taransaini1072]

This is heartbreaking, I can't imagine how scared he must of been 💔 May he rest in peace 😔😭

[@nikolnolastname4473]

I almost fell off a ride cause I was too small. My mom and the lady sitting next to me held me when I started sliding down the security bar. I think its outrageous that this happened and I hope his family is able to find peace.

[@sueb5645]

Whoo. I have been on rides in the past where I slid around in the seat and thought I'm going to fall off.. I can't even imagine what that would be like for him and his friend and family to witness.. ..so sad..... I will never ever go on any rides.nooo....not even a merry go round....

[@faith5563]

Same for me when a puny 65 lb kid. Later weighed 89 lbs but after 1st near death experience, stuck to bump cars. 125 lbs now at age 74.

[@thebluepineapple684]

Yeah, right. You can tell me all the stories you want about you "Almost falling out and dying" and I will never believe it unless I have concrete proof. The feeling you experienced is Airtime, not NEAR DEATH.

[@LezgoBrandon]

That happened as well to another kid at a ski lift. He almost fell to his death. I think his dad that was sitting next to him was able to catch his one arm.

[@newyorkny9141]

That’s horrible poor baby I can’t even imagine how scared he was 🥺 my heart goes out to his family may God give them the strength to overcome this painful situation 🥺❤️🙏🏼

[@DeMoNx-kf1of]

Probably didn't even get chance to know what was happening fast fatal hard impact dead basically instantly

[@haydenpope734]

@@DeMoNx-kf1of you definitely would feel yourself slipping from your seat guy

[@DeMoNx-kf1of]

@@haydenpope734 he fell out cause of the decelerate and died within seconds his brain wouldnt have been able to process what happend it killed him in seconds

[@7531monkey]

@@haydenpope734 and by the time he realized anything he was in the pavement, watch the video

[@AlvinSeville1]

they not poor. Thet were able to afford the park's admission.

[@yoyoyiggityyo16]

Theres no one to blame but the parents

[@yoyoyiggityyo16]

@isabellalinaaroadto50subs91 I have about 325 reasons

[@El1society]

i know as operators it must be annoying to tell visitors they can’t ride , either to not embarrass them or if they become aggressive, but plz a little scuffle/embarrassment is better than someone falling to their death.

[@asthecrowflies737]

In the photo shown at the 1:07 time stamp, the restraint is OBVIOUSLY at an angle. How could it have been in the locked position?? Look where the bottom of the restraint is on Tyree compared to the fellows next to him. Tyree fell out feet first. He could not possibly have been secured in that seat.

[@deadeyed2454]

I think you might be right. I've been on these types of rides before and those things usually stay down if they're all the way down. For that guy, it really didn't seem secure enough.

[@dazem8]

yeah, the top wasnt even touching his shoulders which means the portion that goes between your legs to lock is not secured.

[@kjah4245]

If the worker would've stopped talking with the other riders he would've checked his side it was obvious that his restraint wasn't fully secured compared to his friends

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

Yes, the angle of the restraint looks like it give a lot of space for someone to slip out of the bottom as the picture shows.

[@shellybaker1912]

555 E

[@TalayaWeston]

What we aren’t going to do is blame HIS SIZE for the incident, but rather blame the ride operator who did not safety check the harnesses or turn him away due to his size for this exact situation to not occur. It’s sad and disgusting how this is all blamed on the malfunctioning of the ride or his weight, when ultimately the blame is on the operator.

[@void405]

He should have known better after he got rejected from two rides already. When he's that size, he definitely should have realized by that point it was unsafe as well. I am not saying it was his fault, but he should have expected it by that point

[@TheBeautyScientist]

"The ride wont function if it detects one of the seats were not latched." You need to watch and listen before commenting

[@hyunki94]

Hey, how about if he WASN'T let on the operator and the park would have been CANCELLED by social justice warrior? Ever thought of that?

[@AlvinSeville1]

You have no authority what somebody says or do. LOL

[@happyguy2k]

@@void405 he is a child, children don't think right, that's why we have adults working in those situations.

[@douglaz8733]

Can't believe that it's been a year since this happened. I pray that all families that lose their family members throughout accidents and murders or anything else will have the best remain of their life.

[@skittles7136]

I’m seeing a lot of comments saying that the kid should’ve known better which is true however it’s the operators job to prevent this and they didn’t try to stop him when he got on or even bothered to check

[@Ellie80681]

EITHER WAY, THEY NEVER CHECKED HIM.

[@gotyoutriggered.3325]

You know all this from a video that started after everyone was already sitting? His parents should of never let him get so overweight.

[@AmicusAdastra]

@@gotyoutriggered.3325 but you can see clearly in that picture there is more than enough room for him to fly right out the bottom and they're not stupid they know how fast it goes

[@Ellie80681]

@@gotyoutriggered.3325 I watched the full video filmed by the family not just this one. Maybe you should look it up here on KZbin it’s terrible to see him fall to his death. He was screaming for help prior to the lifting of the ride.

[@toothlessdog]

the harness wasn’t as far down locked as everyone else’s though…

[@shroomz3066]

Well duh he was bigger then most with a stomach that big ofc it’s not going to lock down all the way , not saying this on a rude way but it’s the truth

[@AllenHanPR]

Probably because of his chest size, the thing couldn't lock in properly.

[@kyliee6407]

Cuz he was big

[@user-hm3lq8pe6p]

They coulve told him that he couldn’t ride instead of letting him on

[@MLGPRO-dx8fg]

Dude, seeing how his harness didn't even lock in the picture, I wouldnt have even stayed on that ride Idk how literally everyone including himself saw how it wouldnt close and still went forward with this Everyone who saw him get into that seat should face charges

[@izzyveleaguez2079]

he should have never been allowed on that ride

[@SailorMoonFriends]

The only ride that kid should have been allowed on was the stationary bike, or the treadmill.

[@mrepix8287]

He is so big I don’t understand how he fell through

[@ythompy]

I'm a bigger guy, and I've a few sketchy experiences at amusement parks. Once I was at Six Flags (over GA) riding the Ninja, a rollercoaster with a loop. The seat didn't lock, and before I could get the technician's attention, the ride started. I rode that coaster with no harness, did the loop with no harness, and nearly flew out on the zero-G hill before the loop. The person in the seat next to me was literally holding me down. I've been done with amusement park rides ever since.

[@ritacampbell3833]

Im so glad you made it. Sounds like a miracle that you made it. Yes no more rides! I got a whiplash on a roller coaster and I have never been on any rides since. That was in 1993. Rides can be fun but staying alive is better! Staying injury free is good too. No more rides for me either.

[@sparklingfashion6276]

I don’t like roller coasters.

[@AlvinSeville1]

@@sparklingfashion6276 Good for you. Do ya' wanna cookie? Do ya' like cookies? 😀

[@j29o23]

@@AlvinSeville1 I wish it was you that fell off that ride

[@AlvinSeville1]

@@j29o23 oh buck up, snowflake. LOL

[@pdig2963]

Bad enough losing your child so young but because of somebody's neglect makes it that much harder , My heart goes out to the mother and father I am so sorry for your loss 😭

[@pdig2963]

@Anja the anarchist. Not true at all 😡😡😡

[@pythondrink]

@@pdig2963 I mean they're kind of right. This kid was overweight and it don't seem like the parents did anything about that.

[@pdig2963]

@@pythondrink oh ok 👌

[@TheWanderingCat18]

Enh the weight thing can and can't be blamed on the parents, it could be an underlying medical condition that prevents weight loss, could be due to his height, lots of things over just unhealthy eating habits. BUT they should've been there and said something when the harness was visibly in a different position from the others, especially after being turned away from other rides. As long as the harness locks in place the ride operators typically won't say anything, especially in the present climate. They could be seen as discrimination because he's black and overweight. Tragedy all the way around but this is ultimately on the parents.

[@lordraiden8638]

OSHA:" you must wear a lanyard and harness and be tied off if working above 4 feet". AMUSEMENT PARK : 400 feet and no belt

[@horrormoviefan6553]

They shouldn't have let him ride the ride because of his weight, it could have been avoided.

[@KikiTheWitch.]

They were warning him not to get on the ride, due to him turned away fro two other rides and due to his size, butnhe didn't listen to them.

[@traceyburris9930]

My heart goes out to this young man and his family. This is such a sad situation.