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SeaWorld Orlando takes Mako offline after the Goliath death at Six Flags Over Georgia
SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closed its 200-foot Mako hypercoaster. The ride shares a Swiss builder with Goliath where a rider died Monday.
SeaWorld Orlando has parked one of its tallest thrill rides after a fatal fall on a related coaster in Georgia.
Why Mako is closed
Mako stands about 200 feet tall and opened in 2016. Park officials say the temporary shutdown is "out of an abundance of caution" and that guest and staff safety comes first.
Mako and Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia were both built by Swiss firm Bolliger and Mabillard. That shared manufacturer is the link behind the precautionary move.
What happened in Georgia
Monday's fatal ejection from Goliath claimed a 42-year-old rider. Cobb County police named him Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem and said he struck other guests while falling.
The company has also idled several related coasters across its U.S. and Canadian parks.
Reopening unknown
Mako can reach about 73 mph. SeaWorld has not said when it will restart. The Georgia investigation remains open.
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