A big rule in my family when we go on rides is that if you're wearing a hat while on a ride, you take it off and sit on it. And if it does drop, never go get it. You would think the guy would have sense enough not to go in a restricted area. It is unfortunate that he died, but also a harsh lesson to anyone who tries something so stupid.

I remember a little girl was killed at a local amusement park a while ago. She was supposedly riding on this spinning ride (forgot the name) and she ended up being flung out of it and hit a tree and died.