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Accidents Involving Injury at Seaworld Gold Coast

Official U.S. federal and state data on theme park accidents is almost nonexistent. That's why Theme Park Insider users are creating this visitor-maintained database of theme park accidents--to give public at least some information about attraction safety records.

Do you know of, or have been part of, an accident involving injury at Seaworld Gold Coast? Report it to Theme Park Insider.

Verified Incidents

(Even though these incidents have been verified, individual reports might contain the opinion of the persons submitting them.)

9/26/2002 - Ski Challenge - Submitted by Name Withheld on 9/26/2002

The pilot of a Jet Ski lost control when the throttle broke during a stunt, and the (unmanned) jet ski ran into the audience, injuring several people. Four were hospitalized. Injuries are being assessed, but one witness said the most serious injury was a broken leg.

  • For more information about this incident, visit http://news.ninemsn.com.au/National/story_39786.asp

  • Click here if you have additional information.

    • Unverified Reports

    11/14/2009 - Jet Rescue - Submitted by sirgeoff on 9/22/2011
    On the night of the 14th November 2009, I was attending a dinner with the SDA at seaworld, Gold Coast, Australia. along with 7 others I joined the jet sea rescue ride. It was the second last ride of the night before all rides stopped for the night. The ride took off with such force, that I was thrown against the left hand seat protector that resulted in two of my ribs being shattered. I reported the matter in a very polite letter to the management. I recieved no reply from them, but did recieve a telephone call from a gentleman with the opening sentence" My name is...... and I am an ex Queensland Police Officer hired to investiaget your claim against Sea World". In my letter I had clearly stated that it was not my intention to seek damages as I was covered by my insurance company. I was then informed that Sea World accepted no responsibility whatsoever for any death or injury occuring on the ride as all rides were undertaken at your own risk.

  • This incident has not been confirmed. Click here if you can verify it, or have additional information.

    • 9/26/2002 - Ski Challenge - Submitted by matt87 on 7/20/2003
    Four people were injured,The Jet Ski lost controll and kept going in to the audience nad hit 4 people,Injuring them.

  • For more information about this incident, visit http://www.abc.net.au/news/2002/09/item20020926140041_1.htm


    • If you have additional information that can confirm, clarify or refute any of these reports, please e-mail the editor! (Please don't forget to include the attraction's name in your message.)

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