
SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closes Mako after Six Flags Georgia coaster death
By Katherine Langford
FOX 35 Orlando
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SeaWorld Orlando has temporarily closed Mako following a fatal accident on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.Mako was listed as temporarily closed in the SeaWorld app Tuesday. SeaWorld confirmed to Channel 9 that the coaster was shut down out of an abundance of caution as an investigation continues into Monday’s incident in Georgia that left one person dead and four injured.Six Flags Over Georgia staff evacuated riders from Goliath on Monday afternoon after the park said a man fell from the ride and landed on the tracks below. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and four other riders were injured.Goliath was manufactured by Swiss company Bolliger and Mabillard, commonly known as B M. The company also manufactured several Central Florida attractions, including Mako at SeaWorld Orlando. According to B M’s website, Mako and Goliath are both hyper coasters and feature similar drops, speeds and restraint systems.SeaWorld said it is working closely with the partners involved,