What Really Happened on Shoot the Rapids at Cedar Point July 19th 2013?

One of the most forgotten rides to ever exist at Cedar Point was one of the largest failed rides ever, spelling the end for Cedar Fair's ties to Intamin. This forgettable, short lived, water ride forever changed the course of Cedar Point and Cedar Fair, in part thanks to an accident in 2013.

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Sources:
911 call:    • Shoot The Rapids Water Ride ACCIDENT ...  
Main Source: https://web.archive.org/web/201309092...
Witness Reports: https://www.upi.com/blog/2013/07/22/W...
Evidence of chain snap:
https://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2...
https://www.ibtimes.com/cedar-point-a...
Dick Kinzel on Top Thrill Dragster:
https://www.coaster101.com/2016/01/12...

Videos used:
I305 Off Ride by El Toro Ryan:
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Shoot the rapids lift hill work:
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Off Ride Footage:
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   • Shoot the Rapids On The News 2 - Ceda...  
   • Shoot the rapids POV cedar point  
   • Cedar Point 2010 Commercial [HD] (4) ...  
   • Видео  
   • Shoot the Rapids Opening Day  
   • Shoot the Rapids: Cedar Point, USA - ...  

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