A recent Associated Press (AP) news article describes the events surrounding a woman’s death at Knott’s Berry Farm, an amusement park in California, USA. According to the article, 40-year-old Lori Mason-Larez, who weighed nearly 300 pounds, fell to her death from the “Perilous Plunge” water ride.
Why did Perilous Plunge closed?
On August 13, 2012, Knott’s Berry Farm announced that Perilous Plunge would be closing for good on September 3, 2012, in order to make way for a new attraction. The ride has been replaced by three new rides: Coast Rider, Surfside Gliders and Pacific Scrambler, which all opened in 2013.
Why did windseeker closed at Knotts?
Last September, the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health ordered that Knott’s shut down Windseeker after passengers twice were stranded hundreds of feet in the air for hours. The state required that Knott’s comply with a list of safety requirements before it would allow the park to reopen its tallest ride.
Has anyone ever died at Knotts?
A guest at Knott’s Berry Farm fell more than 100 feet to her death late Friday night while riding Perilous Plunge, billed by the theme park as having the steepest and highest drop of any water ride in the world.
What is the scariest ride at Knott’s Berry Farm?
GhostRider is the longest, tallest, and fastest wooden roller coaster on the West Coast! Looming 118 feet over historic Ghost Town, GhostRider is the largest attraction at Knott’s Berry Farm and one of the longest and tallest wooden roller coasters in the world.
Can you take water into Knott’s Berry Farm?
What can I bring? Unopened and empty water bottles, baby food and food for guests with special dietary restrictions are permitted. No other outside food, drink or snack items are permitted in Knott’s Berry Farm or Knott’s Soak City.
Do you have to wear a mask at Knott’s Berry Farm?
The State of California recommends that Park guests be either fully vaccinated, obtain a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of attending the park, or wear a face covering. Face Coverings are strongly recommended in all Indoor Public Settings regardless of vaccination status.
What is the oldest ride at Knott’s Berry Farm?
While Fiesta Village planning was underway, on July 11, 1969 the Calico Log Ride (now Timber Mountain Log Ride) opened, the first log flume ride in the United States, with cowboy star John Wayne as the master of ceremonies.
