The guest suffered minor injuries when the branch fell from the tree at 12:40pm. It is thought that the branch was blown from the tree in strong winds at the resort this afternoon.
Links:
- Tree Limb Falls on Person Riding Boat at Disneyland - abc7.com Local News
The guest is reported to have told his wife that he wasn't feeling well whilst climbing the steps to one of the parks water slides, and said he'd meet her at the bottom. Upon reaching the bottom, the man - who has not been named - collapsed and was taken to Celebration Hospital, and later died. It is reported that he had a pre-existing heart condition. Last night Disney offered their "deepest sympathies" for the family of the guest.
Links:
- Disney visitor collapses on water-park ride, dies - The Orlando Sentinel
The fight started when the two contractors got into an argument whilst cleaning the black rhino exhibit in the park. One of the contractors, 33 year old Stephen Kim, poured gasoline over 22 year old Brian Hoffman and proceeded to threaten him with a lighter. When that didn't work, he swapped the lighter for a shovel.
Kim was taken to Orange County Jail on Wednesday and will appear before a judge on Thursday on an Aggravated Assault charge.
Links:
Police: Worker Nearly Set On Fire During Fight At Animal Kingdom - Local6.com
Man Accused Of Dousing Co-Worker With Gasoline During Fight - WFTV
Worker tosses gas in fight at Disney hippo pond - Orlando Sentinel
