Man Dies In Hospital After Riding Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom

A 54-year-old man passed away in the hospital after riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in February. He had a pre-existing condition which led to his collapse. His death was revealed in Disney’s quarterly report on all ride-related injuries. This report is given to the state by all of the major theme parks in Florida. The victim was not identified.

Covering January through March of 2017, the report lists 11 separate incidents of injury and/or illness that occurred in the Disney World parks. It should be noted that only incidents or illnesses resulting in a hospital stay of 24 hours or more, as well as deaths, are included in this report.

The Orlando Sentinel reported on an email statement by Sherri Blanton, a spokeswoman for District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office, which clarified that the deceased did not appear to be one of their cases. She wrote the man most likely “had an attending physician who agreed to sign out the death certificate due to natural causes.” In situations where patients are under a doctor’s care and no trauma is involved, the medical examiner’s office would not be involved.

Other Disney World incidents included on this quarterly report:

• 1/16 – Soarin‘: An 89-year-old female with a pre-existing condition felt chest pain and numbness
• 1/17 – Soarin’: A 46-year-old male felt dizzy and ill, experienced slurred speech.
• 1/19 – Mission: SPACE: A 69-year-old female felt ill, passed out momentarily.
• 1/24 – Prince Charming Regal Carousel: A 72-year-old female fell and injured her head.
• 2/6 – Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid: A 34-year-old male felt disoriented and fell after the ride.
• 2/9 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: A 54-year-old male with pre-existing condition collapsed, died in hospital.
• 2/12 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: A 69 year-old male with pre-existing condition experienced neck pain.
• 2/12 – Expedition Everest: A 30-year-old male reported being struck on the head, experienced headache, dizziness.
• 2/17 – Frozen Ever After: A 74-year-old female fell while boarding a boat and fractured her leg.
• 3/23 – Pirates of the Caribbean: A 50-year-old male recovering from throat surgery became ill.
• 3/26 – The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: A 61-year-old male felt ill.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected.

Sources: The Orlando Sentinel, The Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Department website 

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