'Human Cannonball' Injured at State Fair

Josey1

'Human Cannonball' Injured at State FairThe Associated Press Published: Feb 10, 2002TAMPA (AP) - The performer called the "human cannonball" was seriously injured when he soared over his target at the Florida State Fair. Ermes Zamperla, 36, flew 100 feet after being launched from a spring-loaded cannon Saturday. Family members said he overshot an inflatable cushion by 25 feet, landed on his feet and then, carried by his momentum, crashed headfirst into a temporary fence made of fiberglass. Zamperla was flown by a helicopter to Tampa General Hospital, where he was treated for head injuries and broken bones. Officials said the injuries were not life-threatening. The Sarasota man has been doing human cannonball shows around the country for more than 20 years as part of the Zamperla Thrill Circus. http://ap.tbo.com/ap/florida/MGA6QU6JJXC.html

Xracer

It's hard to get high caliber help these days.

Judge Dread

Thats the negative part of "reloading" if you are not carefull you can get more than you want ,thats what I call a bang! and splat !

davem3

That's the problem with reloading spring powered cannon--too much of a compressed load can be dangerous!

RUGERNUT3

Forest Gump said it the best......

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jhj370

There is a video of it at www.cnn.com. Look on the bottom of the home page.

talon

I think every politician should try a ride... at least once!

Otoman

Thats what he gets for not sitting down and plotting his trajectory before the launch! Hope he was up to date on his medical insurance!

Miss. Creant

Just like the old Ray Stevens songHugo the human cannonballAt the apex of his trajectory i knew he was gonna mis the net.