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Posted at 12:06 AM EDT (0406 GMT)  Aug. 4th, 2007 -- On August 3, 2007, a 4-year-old girl fell out of a ride at Six Flags America, in Largo, Md.
Prince George County officials said the girl sustained hip, leg and possible head wounds, though the injuries are reportedly not life-threatening.
The accident happened on the "Octopus" ride, when the girl stood up on the ride and fell out as the ride began to move. Witnesses told county officials she tumbled up to 25 feet, but Six Flags America park officials reported that she had actually fell four feet.
The girl was conscious when medical aid arrived and, as a precaution, was flown to a local hospital. The ride has been closed in order to be inspected.
For more information, visit NBC4.
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CoasterGuy210
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Wow, that stinks, this summer has not been so good to Six Flags.
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| 8/4/2007 12:10 AM |
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Emann
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Gosh this is a really bad summer for six flags!
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| 8/4/2007 12:44 AM |
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dcs221
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Wow, I was wondering why there were 2 or 3 helicopters over the park for a few hours while I was there. Guess I know now : /
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| 8/4/2007 1:04 AM |
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GeminiRider
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It is a shame, but why did she stand up? When I was 4, I always stayed in my seat. I dont think I ever tried to stand up.
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| 8/4/2007 10:54 AM |
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SFGAFan4
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If a parent or guardian were on with her, that could have prevented this..
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| 8/4/2007 12:02 PM |
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sfft_2108
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Thats just horrible. It sure does seem like a bad year for Six Flags.
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| 8/6/2007 10:27 PM |
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Wes
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At least this wasnt their fault this time.
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| 8/7/2007 8:29 AM |
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raser
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When my kids were that age I always rode with them. Now that they are older (15+12) they can ride whatever they want whenever but they have been taught themepark rules...
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| 8/10/2007 11:41 AM |
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Raptor
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Sfft_2108 - how is this horrible? She fell four feet. FOUR. And it had to have been when the ride was just starting, which means it was going slow.
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| 8/12/2007 2:41 AM |
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