Horrifying SeaWorld Accident In Australia Leaves Four Dead
SeaWorld is an organization that has been mired in controversy for decades. Among other things, animal rights activists argue that sea mammals should not be kept in such confined areas, and that this represents serious abuse. Various SeaWorld locations – including the one in Florida – have also experienced fatal accidents involving both employees and guests. But the latest controversy to strike SeaWorld occurred at the Australian location. This accident left four people dead. Could something similar happen in Florida? What can you do if you have been injured at SeaWorld?
Tragic Seaworld Accident Leaves Australian Victims Outraged
In early January of 2023, it was reported that four people had lost their lives after an accident at SeaWorld in Queensland, Australia. This accident involved two helicopters that apparently collided in mid-air while carrying passengers on a tour. Shocking footage of the incident has been published, and the video shows passengers frantically pointing at an approaching helicopter. Moments later, the helicopter cabin explodes as it is torn apart by the rotor blades of an approaching helicopter. Most of the fatalities occurred in the second helicopter, while the other was able to land thanks to the quick reactions of the pilot. Three people are reportedly still in critical condition in hospital.
Many questions have been raised. SeaWorld is the company that organized these helicopter tours, and survivors are already criticizing them for allowing the helicopters to pass too closely to each other. Indeed, according to some accounts, the flight paths actually overlapped with each other. An investigation has already been launched, and it is likely that SeaWorld will face several lawsuits as a result of this terrible accident. This is perhaps one of the deadliest theme park accidents in Australian history.
Could Something Similar Happen in Florida?
As of this writing, helicopter tours are still available at SeaWorld’s Orlando location. These tours are advertised as “professionally-piloted” while SeaWorld claims to place importance on “the safety of all guests.” Assumedly, the helicopter tours in Orlando operate in the same general way as the tours in Australia. But there has been no mention of an investigation or review of safety policies as a result of the Australian accident. If this review never takes place, there is a real possibility that the same accident could happen in Orlando – especially if helicopters have the same overlapping flight paths.
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Sources:
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11597957/Sea-World-Helicopter-crash-Grief-turns-anger-Gold-Coast-tragedy-video-emerges.html
orlandohelitours.com/helicopter-tours/seaworld-adventure/
