‘It Went Way Up’: Wind-Blown Bounce House Injures 13 Kids
- Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:30am by
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A heavy gust of wind blew away inflatable bounce houses with children inside at a New York soccer event, leaving 13 people injured, authorities said late Saturday.
The Oceanside United Soccer Club in Long Island was hosting a tournament Saturday afternoon when three bounce houses started floating away, said Eric Evensen, a Nassau County police officer.
“As children were inside, a heavy gust of wind blew across the field, raising them off the ground and sending them airborne,” he said. “Once they hit the ground, they began rolling and struck several people on the ground.”
Roz Ferrara, who lives across the street, saw the wind pick up one of the houses.
“All of a sudden, it was flying,” she said. “It went way up . . . There were people in it.”
She said it “kicked up in the air, hit a few people and then rolled into the other” bounce house.
“You don’t like to see kids scared like that,” she added. “That’s why this thing was so horrifying.”
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Comments (90)
moonpeace
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:42pmOur Louisianna shanties do the same thing.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 1:23pmAre you in Louisana??? If so,where?? I am in the Alexandria area.
Report Post »NeoKong
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:40pmWow….now that was some serious air time.
Report Post »wordweaver
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:03pmLet’s get Regulatory Czar Elizabeth Warren working on this right away. We obviously can’t have children flying around the skies without the appropriate licenses. Or, the operators of these air-filled bags with huge sail areas could stake them down properly to avoid this happening any more. It’s happened more than once recently.
Report Post »alcarfl
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 3:26pmOSHA now requires, helmets and full length padded clothing for all bouncers and a full steel containment cage over the top of the entire aparatus to prevent “blowaways” Admission to the attraction will now be $75 for five minutes. Sorry kids.
Report Post »Netsurfer2
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 4:49pmI guess that cancels romper room on television, the lawyers are taking over now!
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:02pmHey Bob, What do you think these stakes and rope are for??? We don’t need no stinking stakes or rope!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »alcarfl
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 3:19pmProbably no “Bob” involved in the setup. Wasn’t Biff and Muffie from the Hamptons, either. Anyone know where Bush and Cheney were at the time? Never too late to point fingers on the Island.
Report Post »caprica
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:56amCitizens of United States should kno this : wonder if American People know about that: this is a bigger than Nixon scandal :
Report Post »…..Criminal complain charges filed on May 31, 2011
Read more: Criminal complaint charges Obama birth record ‘forged’ http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=305705#ixzz1OPubPagN
caprica
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:55am….. wonder if American People know about that: this is a bigger than Nixon scandal :
…..Criminal complain charges filed on May 31, 2011
Read more: Criminal complaint charges Obama birth record ‘forged’ http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=305705#ixzz1OPubPagN
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Report Post »Talmid of Yeshua
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:52amIt must have been Sarah Palin’s fault. We all know Republicans hate kids.
Report Post »Netsurfer2
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 4:46pmWhy is everyone picking on Sarah??? I think she is very caring and down-to-earth!
Report Post »g.prunty
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:35amthese things been blowing away left and right guess after a good lawsuit they will tie em down
Report Post »HornsFan96
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:24amI live in a windy area. Here, the bounce houses at events are ALWAYS secured, either to the ground with stakes or to a trailer or other vehicle if on pavement. It is absolutely irresponsible to have these things set up, but not secured to the ground. Use some common sense, people!!
Report Post »Mateytwo Barreett
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 2:15pmThe american consumer MUST be able to enjoy and consume with not thought of personal responsibility. Lawsuits will be in mill by Tues.
Report Post »Mr. Oshawott
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:16amIt really was a good thing that the injuries weren’t serious enough to be sent to a hospital. But I’m having a feeling that some Nanny Stater is already using this Bounce House incident to enforce a law barring bounce houses and the like as we speak.
Report Post »ThoreauHD
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:09amSorry, but that looks like fun to me.
Report Post »Steev
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:07amProblem : wind – high profile “ balloon ” Solution : tent stakes ( driven in the ground at an angle ) ! HELLO, McFLY
Report Post »Julio
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:00amOBAMA IS NOT WHO HE SAYS HE IS. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW.
http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2011/06/attorney-stephen-pidgeon-found-record.html
Report Post »Frogginit
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:59amDoes MSNBC know about this? The use of the stars and stripes on that bounce house could be a Breach of Federal Law.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:14pm^^^^^ No offense to the injured kids – but thats funny!
Report Post »JP4JOY
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:59amThis is what too many rules creates. Most Parks and Rec Depts ban the use of ground stakes for securing tents or other structures in city parks. They are afraid of damage to sprinkler systems, buried wiring etc. In Reno they make us bring in barrels and fill them with water to create tie down points. If they charged a deposit for damages refunded if none occur it would be much simpler but follow the money, rental companies make a killing on the install of tie points.
Report Post »alcarfl
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:55amAnother left wing, “carnie” instigated conspiracy to highten the liberal position by inflicting bodily injuriy on conservative and tea party kids, now that school is out and they can’t get the progressive “message” from the books and teachers.
P.S. The instructions are clearly embossed (in English, only) on all four corners of the inflatable contraption, right next to the hold down, anchor straps. It’s in the book! Who did the setup?
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:47amLook at them running to it as if they care about their children. If they cared about their children, they would not have allowed Satan to make them put dozens of trillions of dollars of debt on their children’s lives.
Report Post »I SUPPORT ISRAEL 100%
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:46amWhy don`t you sue Mother Nature……… like good Americans…….
Report Post »Tusker
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 1:08pmI just read it, didn’t watch the video (so it may have been mentioned). Those things come with equipment to stake them down in the ground for a reason. Guess they found out.
Report Post »I SUPPORT ISRAEL 100%
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:44amThat reporter just HAD to try to pin the blame on someone………. didn`t he……..
Report Post »His Lamb is Satanic
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:44amPeople blog while America burns. What used to be a valid news site has turned into an ugly ad campaign for losers. Your blogs help nothing but your vanity seeing your words in magnetic ink. Get to the border and help defend this country! Instead you sit on this site 24/7, and help no one. Lazy cowards!
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:56amLamb?
Report Post »Remember ALL the anti WAR crowds when GWB was in office? and HOW dare GWB play golf with TWO wars?
Round up all the anti war people and rush them to our southern borders
Problem solved except Obummer plays golf with THREE wars No complaints from the moonbat left on THAT!!!
BOMUSTGO
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:58amIs Taco Bell still using the “Run for the Border” slogan? I think I might run over there and get a combo #5!
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:04amI thought we were only Racists, Homophobes, Bigots, Nazi’s, , now, COWARDS. Another play added to the DEMOCRAT Alinsky handbook.
Report Post »And this was not a News site , It was and is an informative story site, . Do you remember when the Original Media reported All the news (with varied opinions), not just the DEMOCRAT PARTY LINE?? You want the real scoop ?? Look up the Truth and come here and show us.With Viable Facts
The Gooch
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 2:30pmHe says as he types away…. Funny.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:38amWith today’s creepy “safety” parents, it’ll be banned by the end of the week.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:42amSadly, that a possibility.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:56amI guess no fat kids that Michelle talks about were invited to the party???
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:29amYour probably right .At the very least a government entity will be installed to oversee the particulars of the manufacture,maintaining,operation and of course which union will be designated to do this .The Gov.Bouncy House oversight committee will commission the Gov. Bouncy House Official Rules and Regulations Book 12.001.0001 which will be approx. 1349 pages updated with amendments annually. To cover such things as inflation max. and min. ,color and texture of material and how many children of what ages ,genders and races in what numbers can be inside before children of the predominate race are allowed . So some bussing may be involved .Otherwise it will have to be shut down .Don’t worry the 27 union employees (chapter 7 category 7 subsection “LL”)required to operate the Bouncy House will still be paid a minimum of 95% of their pay even if they didn‘t have to show up because the Bouncy House didn’t meet the number of minority children laid out in (chapter 1 category 5 subsection ‘B’).of the GBHORR Book.The cost of renting and setting up a Bouncy House may “Necessarily Skyrocket” but could be subsidized by the tax payers in cases of “Social Justice”needs, wealth will be redistributed and determined by the newly appointed Bouncy House Czar. Last by not least all children before entering Bouncy House must swear allegiance to Barrack H. Obama and sing the“ Obama is our dear beloved leader song ” which will be playing over loud speakers in the Bouncy House (ch.12 cat
Report Post »ecurbyy
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 5:31pmObummer will surely appoint a bouncy house czar.
Report Post »BehindBlueEyes
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:38amMurphy’s Law strikes again.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:38amCan’t you just see the Lawsuits flying alongside these bouncy houses. The ambulance chasers, (John Edwards ), can’t wait to get their greedy hands on this issue. It was very windy up here the last few days. Parents should check out conditions and protect their children from possibly dangerous situations.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:14pmAmbulance chasers is too polite of a name for them; I use the term vultures maximus…for that one type of lawyer without ethics or principles.
Report Post »OllieK
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:29pmActually, I happen to know first hand that these bounce amusements are one of the most dangerous amusements, frequently causing injuries to children. Inexperienced young operators often allow too many children in at one time, or allow children of different sizes to occupy it at the same time. The result is many head injuries, fractured limbs, etc. Say what you will about law suits, most of these are perfectly warranted.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:36amGod above, being injured is bad enough, glad though none were hurt worse; that thing should have been secured better to the ground or something. Does anyone know just how much wind it does take to do that, if it is secured down according to guidelines – if there are any for that to be done?
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:51amIt takes serious winds to do that to a bounce house if it’s properly anchored. They didn’t have theirs anchored at all, they were just set on the ground waiting to blow around.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:01pm@Rowgue:
Thank you.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:10pmEverytime I read about a bounce house blowing away I wonder if they come with safety & anchoring instructions. And if they do, why aren’t people following them?
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:32amAt least part of the housing market has gone up.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:37amWhat goes up, must come down.
Report Post »bjc535
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:39amBan bounce houses….
Report Post »joe conservative
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:44amWow, hope everyone recovers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sRcbiSa0rA
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:45amMan made global warming was the cause.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 10:52amGOOD one Gaspar!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:06amOprah stands spread eagle, her left hand on her hip, her right hand out in front of her, palm down with her index finger stuck out and wagging, her head bobs & weaves on her shoulders, as she shouts:
“EMT’s in da house!”
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:16amDid the sex crazed poodle come out and blame it on “global climate change” yet or Cass Sunstein announce new regs on birthday parties and soccer events ?
Report Post »ManThong
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:43amYeah, that’s the only rise in housing those kids will ever see.
Report Post »HUGGINGMYBABIES
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:00pm@ I.GASPAR = you win!
Report Post »I think these should be banned, the company that makes them should be seized by the Government and the assets turned over to the EPA. Do you know how much oxygen those things take out of the environment and how much CO2 they emit via the hyperventilating children? Clearly a menace to our very society and existence (sarcasm for those of you a little slow this fine Sabbath).
On a side note…..who the heck doesn’t anchor those things? Not the brightest bulbs in NY….but then they lay claim to Wiener so it seems to fit.
banjarmon
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 12:37pmWere these houses filled with BO’s hot air???
Report Post »theonefromabove
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 2:02pmTrue that.
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Report Post »D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on June 5, 2011 at 2:49pmcool kite!
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