Six Flags closes Raging Bull after Georgia death

What happened

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee closed its Raging Bull roller coaster after a death involving Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. The parks are in separate states, and the rides have different names.

The development connects the closure of Raging Bull with the incident involving Goliath. The information released publicly does not establish that the rides had the same problem or explain the reason for the closure beyond that connection.

The parks and rides

Six Flags Over Georgia operates Goliath. Six Flags Great America, located in Gurnee, operates Raging Bull. Both parks are part of Six Flags, but the two attractions are at different locations.

The closure affects Raging Bull at the Illinois park. The death occurred at the Georgia park and involved Goliath.

What comes next

Six Flags may provide additional information about the closure or the status of Raging Bull. Any announcement about inspections, the cause of the Georgia death or when the Illinois ride will reopen would add to the public record.

ABC7 Chicago reported on the closure and the Georgia incident.