Teen decapitated at theme park

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Teen decapitated at theme park, police say

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- A teenager died Saturday when he was decapitated at the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park outside Atlanta, authorities said.

The 17-year-old park visitor was killed after scaling two 6-foot fences around the Batman roller coaster, said a statement issued by park spokeswoman Hela Sheth. He was struck by the coaster and killed, she said.

"We do not know why this person was intent on gaining access to this restricted area," the statement said, noting that multiple signs are posted stating, "Danger Zone," "Do Not Enter" and "Authorized Personnel Only."

"Some witnesses have stated that the individual was trying to retrieve something he had lost," Sheth's statement said. "Others reported that he was trying to touch the ride. This is merely speculation at this point, and we are working with park visitors and local police to learn more."

No one on the ride was injured, she said.

Police said the incident occurred about 2 p.m.

The victim's family was at the park with him, Sheth said, and park representatives were with them Saturday evening.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family," she said.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

OMG.

[bora bora 1]

OMG.

I just read this on-line. It's really sad.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

oh how sad.

[Nagishkaw 510]

I only read a few lines and couldnt finish. OHMYGOODNESS!!

[PlatyPius 5]

Darwin Award of the week.

[forchika 4]

Just read this also, was just saying someone's father or mother got some god awful news today!!!!!! Why did they have to go jumping the fences? Why did they think they were there? Those are just some of the thoughts that came to my mind when I read the post. What a tragedy!!!!!

[jundp 191]

Ugh. How awful.

[Fuzzness 2]

I've been on that ride. it is very fast.

[warriorprincess 0]

Oh that is so tragic.

[Mina76 0]

OMG, it's just too sad!!!

[eric&gen 0]

Ouch that gotta hurt.

[natty bumppo 297]

guess he got a little head ....

whoa .....

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Darwin Award of the week.

I would be more embarrassed for raising such an idiot than anything else if I were the mother.

[Marc and Olga 0]

now the family will probably sue the park over this, like it's their fault that he was stupid

Doubt they can, it was posted "Do not enter"