so why isn't this big news????

[foolishmortal]

"Girl Went On Disney Ride Several Times Before Collapse
16-Year-Old Remains Critical After Riding 'Tower Of Terror'

POSTED: 1:09 pm EDT July 14, 2005
UPDATED: 5:57 pm EDT July 14, 2005

A 16-year-old British girl who suffered cardiac arrest after exiting the "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" at Disney-MGM Studios had ridden the attraction several times without problems during the week, Local 6 News has learned."

I really hate when it's a news story when someone gets hurt at a park, but it isn't a news story when it is found to more than likely be the patrons fault?
To me this sounds like she must have been dehydrated or some sort of other illness, but since she was on it all week 1 more time wouldn't hurt her. I am sure she had some minor symptoms she was ignoring, but chose to do this still. When will people learn the our bodies tell us something is wrong...listen to them!!!! And if your going to ignore them then don't blame anyone but yourself.

 

[babar41]

I agree with your thought that the news is really good a reporting the negative but not so good at the follow up, especially if the follow up doesn't include more negatives about the park.

I feel sorry for the girl though. I'm not so sure she had symptoms prior to her attack. Sometimes you don't. I think the emphasis should be on her health, not blaming by insinuation the park for negligence or the victim for not heeding her body warnings. But once the news reports the incident I think they should be obligated to report that the ride nor WDW was responsible for the girls attack.