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Woman Files Lawsuit Against SeaWorld Orlando After Alleged Duck Strike on Mako Roller Coaster
It’s not every day that a theme park lawsuit involves a duck, but that’s exactly what’s flying through the headlines this week. An Orange County woman has filed suit against SeaWorld Orlando, alleging that she was struck in the face by a duck while riding the park’s high-speed Mako roller coaster earlier this year.
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According to court documents filed Monday in Orange County, the incident occurred on March 24, 2025. The woman claims she was riding Mako when a duck entered the ride’s path and hit her directly in the face, knocking her unconscious and causing what she describes as permanent injuries.
The lawsuit, filed by Morgan & Morgan, accuses SeaWorld of negligence, arguing the park failed to maintain a safe environment and did not warn guests of potential hazards related to bird activity near the attraction. The complaint states that the coaster’s placement over or near a body of water increased the risk of collisions with ducks, gulls, geese, and other waterfowl.
The filing further claims that Mako’s design “creates a zone of danger for bird strikes” due to its speed and proximity to areas frequented by wildlife. The woman is seeking at least $50,000 in damages and has requested a jury trial.
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Interestingly, the incident was not reported to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the state agency that tracks theme park injuries, as required when guests are hospitalized after on-ride incidents.
SeaWorld Orlando has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
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