{"id":480114,"date":"2022-08-01T19:44:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T16:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/womans-finger-reportedly-severed-on-ride-at-universal\/"},"modified":"2022-08-01T19:44:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T16:44:20","slug":"womans-finger-reportedly-severed-on-ride-at-universal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/womans-finger-reportedly-severed-on-ride-at-universal\/","title":{"rendered":"#Woman&#8217;s finger reportedly severed on ride at Universal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d4d07742ee\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d4d07742ee\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/womans-finger-reportedly-severed-on-ride-at-universal\/#%E2%80%9CWomans_finger_reportedly_severed_on_ride_at_Universal%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Woman&#8217;s finger reportedly severed on ride at Universal&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWomans_finger_reportedly_severed_on_ride_at_Universal%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Woman&#8217;s finger reportedly severed on ride at Universal&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>A Florida woman claims part of her finger was severed while on Universal Studios Orlando\u2019s popular \u201cSkull Island: Reign of Kong\u201d ride, according to a report. <\/p>\n<p>The incident allegedly took place on May 16, 2021 during the thrilling dark, trackless ride, which is a simulator ride \u2014 not a rollercoaster \u2014 according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/542780-woman-claims-her-finger-was-partially-cut-off-on-universal-ride\/\">Florida Politics.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located in Unversal\u2019s Island of Adventure park, the ride takes place on a tram that enters into a dark cave where guests watch 3D projections that include dinosaurs and other vicious predators battle it out, including Kong, who stars in the final scene. <\/p>\n<p>The tram gyrates violently in response to the action-packed scenes. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring one segment of the ride, the tram stopped for a 3D display,\u201d said the lawsuit, which was filed in Florida\u2019s Orange Circuit Court. \u201cThe tram shook violently as part of the experience. Courtney Delphey placed her hand against the metal bracing in front of her during this part of the experience. Two pieces of metal separated then came together causing a partial amputation of Courtney Delphey\u2019s finger.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-feat-image.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Private Queue Walkthrough at Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Skull Island\" class=\"wp-image-23281175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-feat-image.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-feat-image.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-feat-image.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>A woman claimed that her finger was severed while riding Universal\u2019s popular Reign of Kong Ride in Orlando. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Universal Studios did not respond to requests for comment from The Post. <\/p>\n<p>Florida Politics reported that the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theme<\/a> park denied many of the lawsuit\u2019s allegations in court papers, saying: \u201cPlaintiff\u2019s injury was solely the result of her negligent failure to observe the subject condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The suit, which will be moved to Florida\u2019s District Court this week, claims that Delphey\u2019s medical expenses totaled $89,225 and that she is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-03.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"In this photo from October 21, 2021, a crowd walks through Universal CityWalk\" class=\"wp-image-23281014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>A woman claims her finger was cut off while on a ride at Universal Studios Orlando.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">TNS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Delphey claims that Reign of Kong is unsafe for \u201callowing metal supports to separate and close with such force to cause violent amputations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Florida Politics said that there was \u201cno mention\u201d of Delphey\u2019s alleged incident in the quarterly theme park injury report published by the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fdacs.gov\/\"><strong>Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services<\/strong><\/a>. In Florida, theme parks must self-report injuries when their visitors are hurt or sick on a ride and require at least 24 hours of hospitalization, the publication said. <\/p>\n<p>Court papers do not say if Delphey received hospitalization or how much time she spent in the hospital, however.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-01.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure theme park\" class=\"wp-image-23281055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/universal-studios-finger-cut-off-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Universal\u2019s Reign of Kong ride was the subject of a wrongful death lawsuit in 2018. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Universal Orlando Resort<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Kong ride, which was launched in 2016, has been the subject of other complaints. Florida Politics <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/542780-woman-claims-her-finger-was-partially-cut-off-on-universal-ride\/\">reported<\/a> that in 2018, a Guatemalan man\u2019s family filed a wrongful death suit against the Orlando-based theme park. <\/p>\n<p>The suit claimed that their relative, a 38-year-old Guatemalan man, died from a heart attack two years earlier after he sat down on a bench to rest shortly after getting off the Kong ride. The family\u2019s attorney told the press at the time the man had a prior heart condition. In 2020, the lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount, Orange Circuit Court records said.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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