Georgia Roller Coaster Death Renews Safety Concerns Over Extreme Rides

A man’s death after being thrown from a roller coaster seat in Georgia has renewed concerns about the safety of increasingly extreme rides.

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Georgia Roller Coaster Death Renews Safety Concerns Over Extreme Rides

The death of a man who was thrown from his roller coaster seat in Georgia has brought renewed attention to ride safety.

Roller coasters challenge riders with sharp descents, rapid speeds and tight turns. Those thrills are now part of a renewed debate over whether rides have become too extreme.

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