The Vancouver 2010 Olympics mascots were a group of five characters that represented the spirit and culture of the Winter Games. Each mascot had its own unique personality and backstory, adding to the excitement and fun of the event. The first mascot was Miga, a sea bear who was part orca and part kermode bear. Miga represented the land and sea of Vancouver and was known for her love of snowboarding. She was a playful and adventurous character who embodied the spirit of the Winter Games. The second mascot was Quatchi, a sasquatch who loved hockey.

Investigators claim they know cause of roller coaster accident that killed woman

A fatal roller coaster accident in Stockholm where some passengers plunged to the ground in June was caused by a newly installed "support arm breaking off so that the wheels on the cart fell off,” prosecutors said Wednesday.

A car on the Jetline roller coaster derailed at the Gröna Lund, Sweden's oldest amusement park. Three people fell out and a woman died. Nine others were injured.

“We know what happened but still don’t know why it could happen. I am waiting for results from technical investigations that are not yet complete,” Christer B. Jarlås, the prosecutor in charge of the case, said in a statement.

He said the crime classification in the case is “grossly causing the death of another, grossly causing bodily harm and causing danger to another.”

The accident was caused by the front support arm of the train’s first carriage breaking, first on one side and then the other, causing the wagon wheels to fall off, Jarlås said.

Roller coaster derails in amusement park in Sweden, killing 1 person and injuring several others

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Roller coaster derails in amusement park in Sweden, killing 1 person and injuring several others

Sweden Amusement Park Accident

Roller coaster derails in amusement park in Sweden, killing 1 person and injuring several others

Sweden Amusement Park Accident

Roller coaster derails in amusement park in Sweden, killing 1 person and injuring several others

Sweden Amusement Park Accident

He declined to give further details but told Swedish technical magazine Ny Teknik on Tuesday that the accident would not have happened “if the passengers had worn seat belts.” He said the ride was based “on the rider being held back by the g-force, not the safety bar" that prevents passengers from getting up.

The support arm had been installed this spring, Jarlås told Ny Teknik.

Tomas Ojala of the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority told Ny Teknik that they have “a good picture” of why the support arm broke off but that he doesn't want to “convey it right now.”

Ny Teknik wrote that the authority's technical report is expected in May or June.

The 800-meter (2,600-foot) roller coaster opened in 1988 and was renovated in 2000, according to Gröna Lund. It has a maximum height of 30 meters (98 feet) and a top speed of 90 kph (56 mph).

Roller Coaster Riders Left Hanging

A dozen riders on an Arkansas roller coaster spent half an hour hanging upside down — 150 feet above the ground — after a power outage shut down the attraction.

It took about 30 minutes for the city Fire Department to rescue the riders using a ladder truck Saturday evening, said Aundrea Crary, spokeswoman for the Springs & Crystal Falls amusement park.

Spectators cheered when the riders were brought to the ground from the highest point of a loop on the X-Coaster, but one passenger threw up after reaching safety.

The X-Coaster was one of several rides brought to a halt by the outage that originated somewhere near the park.

"You could tell who got off the (X-Coaster) because their faces were red," said Angela Salter. She was riding the Gauntlet, another coaster, and said park employees worked quickly to free her.

The park resumed normal operations, although the X-Coaster remained closed.

One X-Coaster passenger, Jay Plummer, 37, was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Medical Center in Hot Springs after complaining of neck pain and a headache.

"It was very scary," said his girlfriend, Connie McBride. "I love the amusement park, but I will never get on the X-Coaster again."

The park has experienced outages before, but usually they last only seconds, said Dan Aylward, Magic Springs president and general manager.

Entergy Corp. was investigating but crews found no faulty wiring.

"The cause could be a (tree) limb or as simple as an animal (on the lines)," said Mark Hunt, general manager of customer service for Entergy. "We could find no faults, but we are going to continue to investigate until we find the cause."

First published on June 10, 2007 / 3:51 PM EDT

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Imagine Getting Stuck Like This

You've probably already heard about the terrifying accident Monday on the Ninja roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain: A derailed car struck a tree, injuring four and leaving the riders hanging perilously for three hours. Luckily, these kind of incidents aren't too common — in most ride malfunctions, things shut down and everyone gets out safe and sound. But even in those more mundane shutdowns, just the experience of hanging there for minutes or hours has got to be disorienting, frightening, and awful, right? The only thing that could possibly be worse — outside of the insanity that happened at Six Flags — would be to get stuck upside down.

But, oh yeah, that does happen. While it's less frequent, people do get stuck hanging there sometimes. Personally, I will never have to entertain this possibility: While I'm not so scared as to avoid all theme park rides, it's a matter of firm personal policy that I'll never set foot on a loop-de-loop, largely for reasons just like this. But some people out there are far braver, and unfortunately, the reward for that bravery has very occasionally been a long, grueling stay upside down. Argh.

1. The Mumbo Jumbo at Flamingo Land (2010)

At the time of the incident, the Mumbo Jumbo was the steepest roller coaster in the world, with a record-setting vertical angle of 112 degrees. In every sense, it figured to be an exciting run around the rails, but five passengers got the ultimate interruption — the cars halted dead, upside down, thanks to a poncho that somehow messed with the mechanism of the track. (Lesson here: Ponchos are never good.)

This, in a way, is a good thing. The sudden halts often aren't "breakdowns" but deliberate safety features, as was the case on the Mumbo Jumbo. Sadly, though, that safety mechanism landed those five people a tense, dizzy 20 minutes suspended upside down, 50 feet above the ground.

2. The X-Coaster at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls (2007)

Indeed, MSNBC, this can't be fun. While riding the X-Coaster at Arkansas's Magic Springs & Crystal Falls theme park, an unlucky dozen people got stranded hanging 150 feet above the ground for 30 minutes, a stoppage that park officials attributed to a bird or some manner of animal interfering with the coaster. One of the dozen was taken to the hospital for severe neck and head pain, while a little girl, according to rider Connie McDade, was frightened and suffered a nosebleed.

3. The Demon at Six Flags America (1998)

This was a big one. The Demon roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, had a hell of a shutdown in 1998, ultimately having consequences for both the passengers trapped aboard and the company itself. The riders were stranded upside down for an unthinkable two hours, while park officials and firefighters sought to free them. Four people ended up hospitalized.

Subsequent investigations suggested that the shutdown was the result of a safety system kicking in due to a mechanical failure, a fact which Great America emphasized in their own defense. But they didn't escape without paying a price — the riders were awarded $442,000 by a jury in 2001.

4. Chinese Father and Son Stranded Alone on Coaster (2011)

In 2011, at an amusement park in China's Shandong Province, a roller coaster ride boasting just two passengers, a father and son, broke down mid-loop, leaving the pair hanging helplessly while park staff tried to figure out what had gone wrong. Usually, these stories either end with the mechanical issues being straightened out, or the authorities being called in. But thanks to the damp ground beneath the coaster, soaked with recent rains, bulldozers and cherry-pickers were out of the question. The pair had to sit there for 30 minutes while staff tried to figure out what to do.

Their ultimate solution, as reported by The Telegraph, was simply to pull on the car with ropes until it dislodged, sliding down the rails to the bottom of the loop — a welcome ending, sure, but not as safe and practiced a strategy as you might like to see. Both father and son went to the hospital following the incident.

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The second mascot was Quatchi, a sasquatch who loved hockey. Quatchi was friendly and shy, and his large size made him a bit clumsy at times. Despite this, he was always eager to try his best and bring joy to those around him.

The third mascot was Sumi, a mythical creature known as an animal guardian spirit. Sumi had the ability to change form and was often seen as an animal or a bird. He represented the spirit of the games and the diversity of the Canadian landscape. The fourth mascot was Mukmuk, a Vancouver Island marmot who was the official mascot for the Paralympic Games. Mukmuk was small but full of energy and determination. He encouraged athletes and spectators to overcome challenges and push themselves to achieve their goals. The final mascot was Quatchi's sidekick, Miga's partner, and Sumi's close friend, named L'Olympique. L'Olympique was a small, animated fire character who brought warmth and energy to the Winter Games. He represented the Olympic flame and the passion of the athletes and fans. The Vancouver 2010 Olympics mascots were beloved by both locals and visitors alike. They brought joy and excitement to the games and helped to create a memorable experience for all. Each mascot had its own unique personality and contributed to the overall spirit and celebration of the Winter Games..

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