Mike S
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At least he admits it if that's true.
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Accident on Pirates
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EpcoTim
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Well, we officially know now that he's not an American. Seeing as he took responsibility for his actions and all that, not priming the pump for a lawsuit, etc...
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Meritorious, indeed.
How would he compare to a litigious American who had the good sense to keep his hands in the boat?
Like the guy in European Vacation
WDWDad13
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I have always been worried about the boats on the Mexico ride as well when it comes into the loading and unloading area where the sides squeeze in next to the walking path. It would be so easy for anyone to put their hand out there and touch the side or be on side of the boat when it shouldn't especially when they get backed up. Now there may be enough clearance there for a hand or arm but it sure doesn't look like it
Pixie VaVoom
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No, actually that makes no sense either..."hand on the side of the boat" ?!? What... are outside edges of the "Pirates" boats all edged with razorblades??? And if you had your hands actually ON THE SIDES OF THE BOAT...then the fingertips would be pressed against something...like the side of a boat... they tips would not be exposed to have the opportunity to be sliced off.
Sound more like he was doing something he hadn't ought to and is trying to save face now.
If the hands were not kept where the safety ads, and CM admonished...then Disney should get off scot-free.
I was guessing this means -- 1. hand on side of boat just under water level -- 2. boat goes through narrow part of channel -- 3. hand now caught between boat and [rail, wall, prop, underwater light, etc]. In other words, I agree with you that the guest was doing something he shouldn't have and that Disney likely shouldn't be held responsible. "Hands in the air" didn't make sense to me because it'd be really hard to hit something hard enough to lose parts of fingers even if you were doing that.
Ok, then. Personal responsibility. I like it.
Katiekitten1207
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Good for him standing up to it but I hope that he is ok and gets sorted out quick.
AndyS2992
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...aribbean-log-flume-putting-hand-not-been.html
British Media is running the story. I like the fact he is taking responsibility unlike your average American who would be suing for millions.
I'm surprised no one has lost any arms on Space Mountain since there are metal poles everywhere close to the riders.
British Media is running the story. I like the fact he is taking responsibility unlike your average American who would be suing for millions.
I'm surprised no one has lost any arms on Space Mountain since there are metal poles everywhere close to the riders.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
On the plus side he wont have to pay for a hook thanks to the NHS.
PhotoDave219
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Mainstream press is picked up on it.
Most of them seem to be using it as an example of why you keep your arms and hands inside the vehicle at all times… none of them seem to be blaming does it all.
Most of them seem to be using it as an example of why you keep your arms and hands inside the vehicle at all times… none of them seem to be blaming does it all.
mp2bill
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Ha!
danlb_2000
Premium Member
I am sure some lawyer will talk him into suing.
