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A family trip to Disneyland at the end of the year went awry after a man was punched while waiting in line for a ride.
Anaheim police are investigating a December 30 assault between two patrons in line for Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., Anaheim police spokesman Matt Sutter told USA TODAY. A fight broke out when one group tried to overtake the group ahead of them in line. A verbal altercation escalated into a physical altercation.
Sutter and the Disneyland Resort confirmed that a man injured in the altercation received first aid at the amusement park. He remained at the park with his family that day.
Sutter said the person who cut in line fled Disneyland and is currently missing. Detectives believe the suspect is a California resident and are following leads.
Anyone with information, including sightings or videos, is asked to contact the Anaheim Police Department at 714-765-1900.
Two Indiana Jones-related incidents occur in one day
Also on Dec. 30, an employee was injured chasing a stray prop during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. The show will be held at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Video of the incident shows a large prop inflatable ball rolling off the course during the show. As the ball bounced toward the seated audience, cast members ran in front of it. Orlando TV station WFTV reported that the ball was deflected, but the performer was also knocked down by a 400-pound pole. After receiving cheers and words of gratitude from the guests, the man stood up, blood pouring down his head.
A Disney statement previously obtained by USA TODAY said, “We are focused on supporting our cast members during their recovery.” “Safety is at the heart of what we do, and that element of the show will change as our safety team reviews what happened.”
The show resumed with changed operations on December 31st.
Contributor: Eve Chen, USA TODAY
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