From NBC News:A Disney employee threw himself in front of a runaway rubber boulder, injuring himself as he shielded guests from the 400-pound prop during an Indiana Jones themed attraction, officials at the Florida park said Wednesday.
Fans at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were all set to see a demonstration of the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” when viral video captured the wild moments of the massive ball rolling off its track.
Guests appeared to be initially entertained by the mishap during a re-creation of the iconic scene from “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” However, their brief laughs quickly turned to concern as the huge bouncing ball barreled off its track and toward the audience.
A park employee, apparently acting on instinct, tried to stop the ball, but it effortlessly struck the hero down.
Although he was knocked flat on his back, he managed to impede the prop’s momentum toward the crowd, allowing another employee to alter its direction.
A Disney spokesperson confirmed an incident but withheld details.
“We’re focused on supporting our Cast Member, who is recovering,” Disney said. “Safety is at the heart of what we do, and that element of the show will be modified as our safety team completes a review of what happened.”
NEW: During Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, a 400-pound boulder prop dislodged from its track. A Cast Member was injured stopping it before it reached the audience. Disney says the Cast Member received immediate care and is recovering. pic.twitter.com/TxbWYV25OX
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