Tourist dies at SeaWorld's Aquatica
Oct 4, 2010
An unidentified 68-year old male tourist has died after a visit to SeaWorld's Aquatica water park earlier today. The man was found at Roa's Rapids, which is a faster "lazy river". After receiving a 911-call about a near drowning, Orange County Fire Rescue responded to the park, where the park's lifeguard staff had CPR in progress. Paramedics took over CPR and said he was unresponsive at 11:12 am, but had improved by the time they reached nearby Dr. Phillips Hospital. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly before noon.
The man's name has not been released, but the Orange County Sheriff's Office has said that he was a visitor to the park and that his residence was outside the United States. The ride was closed for an hour and reopened earlier this afternoon.
A statement from the Sheriff"s Office said, "Information regarding cause of death is currently being withheld until the Medical Examiner makes a determination."
Oct 4, 2010
An unidentified 68-year old male tourist has died after a visit to SeaWorld's Aquatica water park earlier today. The man was found at Roa's Rapids, which is a faster "lazy river". After receiving a 911-call about a near drowning, Orange County Fire Rescue responded to the park, where the park's lifeguard staff had CPR in progress. Paramedics took over CPR and said he was unresponsive at 11:12 am, but had improved by the time they reached nearby Dr. Phillips Hospital. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly before noon.
The man's name has not been released, but the Orange County Sheriff's Office has said that he was a visitor to the park and that his residence was outside the United States. The ride was closed for an hour and reopened earlier this afternoon.
A statement from the Sheriff"s Office said, "Information regarding cause of death is currently being withheld until the Medical Examiner makes a determination."
