Person medflighted after falling from zoo ride in Mendon

"The incident took place around 11:30 a.m. Saturday on the Skyfari Sky Ride, when a man suffered a seizure which ultimately caused him to fall, according to a statement from Southwick Zoo. "Zoo staff and emergency responders reacted immediately, and all ride safety measures and emergency protocols were initiated without delay," the statement reads. No other guests or passengers on the Skyfari were in danger at the time of the incident, according to the zoo."

"Bergeron noted that the man, who was noticeably seizing, was accompanied on the ride by a young girl. While hanging, he was being supported only by his chin and torso. In an effort to break his fall, Bergeron, his girlfriend, and a third person attempted to catch the man. Although they managed to provide some support, Bergeron said the man ultimately struck the ground "with some considerable force" while still in the midst of the seizure."

"Following the impact, the man continued to experience convulsions. Bergeron described him as coughing, with his face appearing "a little bit blue." "His eyes were rolling in the back of his head," he added. The man was airlifted to a hospital in Worcester, the Mendon Fire Department said. Information regarding the individual's current condition is unavailable at this time due to privacy reasons, the zoo said."

A man suffered a seizure on the Skyfari Sky Ride at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts, around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The seizure led to him falling from the ride while he was suspended about 20 to 25 feet above the ground. Zoo staff and emergency responders initiated ride safety measures and emergency protocols immediately. A nearby visitor and others attempted to catch the man to break his fall, but he struck the ground with considerable force while still seizing. After the impact, he continued convulsing and appeared to have blue-tinged facial color, with eyes rolling back. He was airlifted to a hospital in Worcester. The ride was taken out of service pending a safety review, and his current condition was not released for privacy reasons.

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