Shoot the Rapids malfunction injures seven
One rider transported to local hospital after ride rolls back on lift hill.
Friday, 19 July 2013
Update (10:38 p.m.): The guest that was transported to Firelands Regional Medical Center has been treated and released.
Seven riders were injured today on Shoot the Rapids at Cedar Point after a boat rolled back down a lift hill.
The riders were treated at the park's first aid center. Six were released, but one was transported to Firelands Regional Medical Center for further evaluation.
Shoot the Rapids was stopped by ride operators after it rolled back down the lift hill at 6:42 p.m., park officials said in a statement.
Riders were assisted off the boat by Cedar Point Police, EMS staff, ride operators and several park guests.
Shoot the Rapids opened in 2010. The ride was manufactured by IntaRide, LLC.
Cedar Point Statement
On Friday, July 19 at 6:42 p.m., ride operators stopped the Shoot the Rapids ride after a boat rolled back down the lift hill. Cedar Point Police, EMS staff, ride operators and several park guests immediately responded and helped passengers exit the boat. All seven guests on the boat were transported to Cedar Point’s First Aid Station. Six of the guests were evaluated and treated by Cedar Point EMS Staff and released. One guest was transported to Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio, for additional evaluation. The safety of our guests is our number one priority.
Cedar Point officials are currently investigating the incident and have reported it to state of Ohio officials. Shoot the Rapids will remain closed until park officials and inspectors from the state of Ohio complete their review. No further information is available at this time.
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