Duck Collision Lawsuit: Woman Seeks $50,000 in Damages from SeaWorld Over Roller Coaster Incident
A woman is seeking $50,000 in damages from SeaWorld following an incident on the Mako roller coaster. The woman claims that a duck collided with her face during the ride, causing her to lose consciousness. She alleges that SeaWorld failed to warn her about the potential danger of bird strikes on the coaster, which is located near a body of water. The lawsuit argues that the roller coaster's design contributed to the risk of bird collisions, specifically with ducks, gulls, geese, and other waterfowl. SeaWorld has not commented on the lawsuit, but has previously emphasized guest safety as a priority. While previous incidents involving flying objects on the Mako coaster have been reported, this incident involving a duck is believed to be the first of its kind. The alleged incident was not included in the park's quarterly report of injuries, illnesses, and ailments related to riders.