Bad News: Stuntman at Sinbad show falls during performance

[ChrisFL]

CNN Video here:

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/03/22/lucie.theme.park.stuntman.accident.wesh

They didn't say anything about his condition though

 

[phamton]

From the Sentinel (Corrected for spelling)

An experienced stunt performer was injured this afternoon at Universal's Islands of Adventure when he slid down a rope and missed his mark.

The actor, whose name was not released, was performing in the second Eighth Voyage of Sinbad show of the day when he slid from the main stage toward a platform made to look like a ship, Universal spokeswoman Tom Schroder said.

"He didn't land where he was supposed to," Schroder said. "He was close, but not not on his mark."

The man was taken to a hospital by ambulance and was conscious and talking. His condition was not immediately known. He has been performing in the show since the park opened a decade ago.

The accident happened about 3:30 p.m., and the show was stopped immediately, Schroder said. No guests were hurt.

The show will not reopen until the problem is pinpointed and solved, Schroder said.

"We're working to understand what happened," he said.

 

[Metro West]

I hope he has a speedy recovery.

 

[fanoforlando]

wow thats horrible! I hope he's ok, i was just there a few weeks ago and the show was awsome!!

 

[nhrenee]

Yikes. Hope he's ok.

 

[Laurabearz]

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

 

[macraven]

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

ditto...
this has to be a very concerned time for them.


laura always steals my thunder.

 

[Disneyof3]

We saw the show last week and the kids loved it. Hope he is doing ok.

 

[donaldduck352]

Hate to hear this.They been doing this show since IOA opened.Think this is the first time.There is alot of stunts in this show!!!

 

[GOLFDISNEY72]

We have only seen this show once but we enjoyed it. I remember thinking if anyone has ever been hurt because their are so many stunts.

 

[keishashadow]

aw sorry to hear, hope he has a speedy recovery & able to return to work soon

 

[Disneyhappy]

We love this show! It is encouraging that he was conscious and talking on the way to the hospital. Prayers for a speedy recovery!

 

[Niki Andiokno]

Hope he is OK. Anyone hear any new news?

 

[MelanieC]

Yikes scary! I hope he is ok.