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Eleazar 07-23-2018 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gblowfish (Post 13640295)
My mom ran the Operating Room Nursing Staff at Trinity Lutheran Hospital at 31st and Main in KC. It was the closest trauma center when the skywalks collapsed at the Crown Center Hyatt. She was called in that night to triage the patients. I think they got about 30 of the victims. It was really ghastly. We didn't see her for three days, she worked almost non stop for 72 hours, and she never wanted to talk about it. We understood.

The Ducks website is pretty contrite right now:
http://bransonducks.com/
I know nothing about Ride The Ducks but that makes them sound like good people. They could have just lawyered up and clammed up which is what most companies would have done.

I hate hearing about that Hyatt disaster. That was the day I was born, so I got to hear about it on the local news first thing every year on my birthday. Sharing the day with one of the worst things ever to happen in the city is weird.

Flying High D 07-23-2018 01:02 PM
Seems weird that ride the ducks wouldn’t have a minimum age or size to ride it. Is there life vest small enough to fit a 1 year old?

MVChiefFan 07-23-2018 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13640320)
Seems weird that ride the ducks wouldn’t have a minimum age or size to ride it. Is there life vest small enough to fit a 1 year old?
Why? It’s not some sort of thrill ride. It’s basically a bus and a boat, and there shouldn’t be any reason for a minimum size/age. I’m not sure if they had life vests for a one year old, but I know they definitely make them.

Flying High D 07-23-2018 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Stinger (Post 13640157)
Almost to $470,000 now. If anybody is interested....

https://www.gofundme.com/branson-duck-boat-survivor
Who’s Leeta Bigbee? She’s the one who gets the money from that account. The very first interview Tia did from the hospital bed she was asking for funds to help because of all that was lost.

Flying High D 07-23-2018 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MVChiefFan (Post 13640323)
Why? It’s not some sort of thrill ride. It’s basically a bus and a boat, and there shouldn’t be any reason for a minimum size/age. I’m not sure if they had life vests for a one year old, but I know they definitely make them.
Would you of taken a baby on it? Not judging, just curious what the general consensus would be.

luv 07-23-2018 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13640327)
Would you of taken a baby on it? Not judging, just curious what the general consensus would be.
I have a two year old who would love it. Little kids love bus rides and being on a boat. Also, they're on vacation. It's not like they have a babysitter handy to leave the toddler with while the rest of them go. Not sure on pricing, but I would assume the one year old was free as long as they were on a parents lap.

vailpass 07-23-2018 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13640327)
Would you of taken a baby on it? Not judging, just curious what the general consensus would be.
Hell no.

Flying High D 07-23-2018 01:18 PM
Duck boats linked to more than 40 deaths since 1999

http://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article215261040.html

Maybe, it’s just me.

loochy 07-23-2018 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13640341)
Duck boats linked to more than 40 deaths since 1999

http://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article215261040.html

Maybe, it’s just me.
Well take away the 17 that just happened and that leaves 23 since 1999. That's 1.2 deaths per year until now. They're hardly floating death.
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Flying High D 07-23-2018 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by loochy (Post 13640352)
Well take away the 17 that just happened and that leaves 23 since 1999. That's 1.2 deaths per year until now. They're hardly floating death.
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‘They are death traps and sinking coffins’: Missouri duck boat accident among deadliest in 20 years

https://myfox8.com/2018/07/20/they-a...t-in-20-years/

Ya, your probably right.

loochy 07-23-2018 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13640363)
‘They are death traps and sinking coffins’: Missouri duck boat accident among deadliest in 20 years

https://myfox8.com/2018/07/20/they-a...t-in-20-years/

Ya, your probably right.
One time something happened. Therefore, everything is bad always and forever. Nevermind the morons that took the things out in bad conditions. Used responsibly, duck boats are just fine.

KS Smitty 07-23-2018 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by loochy (Post 13640352)
Well take away the 17 that just happened and that leaves 23 since 1999. That's 1.2 deaths per year until now.They're hardly floating death.
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And of those 23, 15 occurred in the water, the others took place on docks or roadways.

luv 07-23-2018 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13640363)
‘They are death traps and sinking coffins’: Missouri duck boat accident among deadliest in 20 years

https://myfox8.com/2018/07/20/they-a...t-in-20-years/

Ya, your probably right.
If you don't want to go on one, then don't. I know I never will. However, there have probably been more deaths via roller coasters, and it doesn't stop me from hopping on one. More deaths from car accidents, and I still drive.

Oh, and because we're supposed to be grammar Nazis on here, it's "you're" and not "your".

jjchieffan 07-23-2018 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13640341)
Duck boats linked to more than 40 deaths since 1999

http://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article215261040.html

Maybe, it’s just me.
Oh for pity's sake! 40 people have died in 19 years. I guarantee you that more than that have died in skiing accidents, accidental drownings, 4 wheeler accidents or just about anything in that time frame. That is minimal.

Flying High D 07-23-2018 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by loochy (Post 13640365)
One time something happened. Therefore, everything is bad always and forever. Nevermind the morons that took the things out in bad conditions. Used responsibly, duck boats are just fine.
Former NTSB Chairman James Hall said Saturday that the boat’s design makes the World War II-era vessels prone to the kind of accidents that led to the Thursday’s sinking. Hall said the amphibious vessel should be banned from such use.

I might side with James Hall on this argument.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/natio...f1d_story.html


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