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Six people stuck on a Waterford amusement ride 52 metres up for two hours - Independe

  • 01-07-2014 10:32pm
    #1
    gjc
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    Report in the indo


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  • #2
    Starscream25
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    Couldn't get a better day for it. Fine views of this fine land land from up there. Thankfully no one was hurt, never trusted those theme park rides myself.


  • #3
    gjc
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    Can't seem to upload a link can someone help me out


  • #4
    gjc
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    Can't seem to upload a link can someone help me out


  • #5
    gjc
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    Jesus 2 hours is a long time really imagine if kids needed a toilet break!!! My lot couldn't hold their bladder that long !


  • #6
    Starscream25
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    gjc wrote: »
    Jesus 2 hours is a long time really imagine if kids needed a toilet break!!! My lot couldn't hold their bladder that long !

    Sure there would be nothing to stop them :), surely the rescue team and onlookers factored in this and cleared the under section of the ride.


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  • #7
    gjc
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    Starscream25 wrote: »
    Sure there would be nothing to stop them :), surely the rescue team and onlookers factored in this and cleared the under section of the ride.

    They certainly could claim their 5 minutes of fame if nature called.
    If it was me on that ride I would be praying to get out of there alive !!


  • #8
    Starscream25
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    gjc wrote: »
    They certainly could claim their 5 minutes of fame if nature called.
    If it was me on that ride I would be praying to get out of there alive !!

    So many mechanical pieces on those machines, I always wondered what would happen if say one piece buckled under pressure, it would be quite scary up there alright despite the lovely views, the transfer from chair to fireman must of been tense, one wrong move and splat, but fair play to all involved in the rescue efforts, absolute heroes, always there for people in terrible situations.


  • #9
    Five Lamps
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    Didn't the same thing happen at a music festival in Punchestown a few years back?


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