The coaster loomed at about 218 feet (66m) and had a drop of 214 feet (65m), with riders whizzed around at just over 78 miles per hour (126km/h). Unfortunately it proved to be something of a problem child. In July 2006, the ride stopped abruptly towards the end due to a structural failure, injuring 27 people.

Changes were made but, three years later, a woman claimed to have suffered a burst blood vessel in her brain after riding Son of Beast – and the ride was closed permanently, with pieces sold off.

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