Thunder River Rapids incident at Dreamworld

[Ashley]

Now on DWs website the Thunder River Rapids has been removed from the family rides page and is under maintenance until the 31st of October inclusive. 

[MickeyD]

I would be surprised to see the Park reopen tomorrow and expect (or at the very least sections of it) to remain closed while the Coroner investigates matters further. 

Anticipate all safety aspects of both DW and other Parks be put under the upmost scrutiny in the days/weeks ahead. 

Such a terrible day for our beloved Aussie Parks who wish nothing more than joy and happiness of the friends who visit 

[Aw hype]

Severely sad this is. Just to think about everyone involved and their families and the distress and guilt ride operators and mechanics would feel. Just hearing this is very sad. For The family and friends of the involved guests i extend my deepest sympathies. Just to think they may have been looking forward to a great day out at dw, to only have it cut way too short. Unaware of any possible dangers.

RIP

[mba2012]

^ I was about to post that photo. There's a slight better version here.

But yes, that is where the top of the conveyer belt is and where it loops back. 

[Jamberoo Fan]

Dreamworld's website home page now:

18 minutes ago, MickeyD said:

I would be surprised to see the Park reopen tomorrow and expect (or at the very least sections of it) to remain closed while the Coroner investigates matters further. 

See my post above.

18 minutes ago, MickeyD said:

Anticipate all safety aspects of both DW and other Parks be put under the upmost scrutiny in the days/weeks ahead.

See this post I made - it actually was literally less than 4 hours after the incident - not days/weeks - before scrutiny happened.

12 minutes ago, westical said:

To be fair it did plummet in the last half hour of trade. Wouldn't be surprised to see Village jump tomorrow too. 

Even if it did 'plummet' like you say, it is no higher than what the share price was 2 years ago - which has remained roughly the same since and after the incident. Any 'plummet' would have to be way worse to have such an effect on the park's finances. Given trading finished a couple of hours ago and the incident occurred close to end of trade, expect any real effect of the incident on the sharemarkets to occur tomorrow.

Edited October 25, 2016 by Jamberoo Fan

[Troy81]

Tragedies happen every day, but this is something that will touch so many as we think about all the fun times we have had with our friends and family while riding the Thunder River Rapids.  So many people are feeling affected by this.  I feel like I have to write something.  My heart goes out to all those involved.

Edited October 25, 2016 by Troy81
Re-worded as may have sounded not how i meant it.

[UpperCoomera]

My little girl inadvertently saw this on the news, I try my hardest to keep her from watching the news, and now she is on the verandah blowing kisses toward Dreamworld. "Is God sad Daddy?"

I don't cry very much at all. I just held her and let the tears fall. 

[Jamberoo Fan]

18 minutes ago, XxMrYoshixX said:

On the DW maintenance website it says it's down till the 30th though, so they might have plans of reopening it. 

I can't see this on DW's maintenance webpage. It has no 'maintenance' for Thunder River Rapids but (I don't know if this has been on DW's maintenance webpage all afternoon) it does say:

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The park is closed until further notice.

Like I posted earlier, it is closed until Thursday morning at least.

[bammrwolfe]

Been listening in on the news for hours now, this is honestly such a sad time for Dreamworld. My deepest condolences for the families.

[Jamberoo Fan]

33 minutes ago, Ashley said:

Now on DWs website the Thunder River Rapids has been removed from the family rides page

I can also still see Thunder River Rapids on that webpage?

[red dragin]

5 minutes ago, UpperCoomera said:

My little girl inadvertently saw this on the news, I try my hardest to keep her from watching the news, and now she is on the verandah blowing kisses toward Dreamworld. "Is God sad Daddy?"

I don't cry very much at all. I just held her and let the tears fall. 

We are leaving the TV off for the night. 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

From the dreamworld website front page.

[Bailz]

This is a major downfall for all of The theme park community. It was a busy weekend aswell because the races were on. Again I hope the families of these victims will be granted happiness over this deeply saddening event. I hope they find out what happened.

[UpperCoomera]

I don't know if I should even ask, or not yet and please excuse me if it's not proper, but can we go down to Dreamworld somewhere and place some flowers for the victims?

It's just to show my sorrow and respect.

??

 

[Wil_i_am_not]

Wow, this is incredibly up upsetting. This is truly a sad day for the Theme Park Community. My prayers go out to the people affected, their friends and family and all the staff at Dreamworld. Rest in piece.

[razza1987]

On Dreamworlds Facebook page it currently says:

 

Closed Now

Closed until Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

[MickeyD]

My Partner and I will be making a trip to Coomera tomorrow to offer some Aussie bush flowers, some tears and our best wishes to all those affected. 

People, if you are struggling to show respect at this time, best that you say nothing at all

Goodnight, Godbless and sweet Dreams beloved Dreamworld.. 

 

 

 

 

[Brad2912]

Well said MickeyD. I'll be doing likewise tomorrow. 

[jake_hunt]

A really dark day for everyone involved. Just out of utter respect and, honestly, quite a bit of shock, I will just extend my sincere condolences to anyone affected by this, especially family members, witnesses and staff members involved. I have no words, this is just horrible.

Edited October 26, 2016 by joz
Reference to deleted content removed

[djmcbell]

A sad day, truly. I hope that the investigations into this tragic incident result in measures that mean this never has the chance to happen again.

My thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims.

[www worker 2.0]

18 minutes ago, AlexB said:

To Clarify - my friend has now told me he was wrong about the ages of K (32) and L (35). He hadn't seen them in 5 years as they had moved inter"state" and his guesstimate was wrong.

 

We are very sorry about your friends loss in this tragic accident our thoughts are with him and all the victims families.

[themagician]

Went to the park not to long ago to lay some flowers out the front as a sign of respect, and there are already plenty of flowers placed out the front. Such a horrible thing to happen, and am truly shocked by it all. Thoughts are with the victims and all those involved.

[Ryno]

My condolences go out to the families involved. 

 

[jake_hunt]

I am there in spirit, and thinking of everyone at this time. All involved are in my prayers.

[JeffreyMoore]

The photos do show just whats happend and i now realy feel for the childen of the 4 poor victums and the ride operator's-witneses for haveing to witness this in person