

► July 20: Federal officials have warned about duck boats for two decades

► July 20: Before accident in Branson, Missouri, duck boats had history of fatalities ► July 30: Family files $100M wrongful death lawsuit in Branson duck boat accident military use during World War II, made the boats susceptible to sinking. Among the allegations in the lawsuit: that design flaws in duck boats, originally developed for U.S. Relatives of two of the nine Coleman family members killed July 19 also filed suit Sunday against Ride the Ducks Branson, the company that owns the amphibious vessel that sank on Missouri's Table Rock Lake in a severe thunderstorm. “We conduct daily inspections, follow industry best practices, keep our staff well trained and require regular third-party audits to ensure safe operations of all our rides and attractions,” officials at the park, about 15 miles northeast of Atlanta, said in a statement. 📷: Gene Phillips, AtlantaPhotos.STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - Ten days after 17 people were killed after a duck boat capsized near Branson, Missouri, a Civil War theme park reopened its similar attraction.īefore resuming rides on the land-water tour boats Sunday, Stone Mountain Park officials said they conducted a thorough assessment of their vehicles, equipment, policies, and procedures. Visitors wave to Skyride passengers as they descend Stone Mountain. Attractions include Summit Skyride, Geyser Towers ®, SkyHike ®, Scenic Railroad, 4-D Theater, Ride The Ducks™, The Great Barn ®, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard and Discovering Stone Mountain Museum at Memorial Hall.Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Jefferson Davis. Learn a little history as you gaze up at the faces carved into the mountain.The professionals at Stone Mountain Park will plan and host your group event for you. Stone Mountain is a great place to throw a party, have a family reunion or host a company picnic.The Crossroads area is the spot to spend a few hours watching live shows, shopping and dining.

It is the very best way to cap off a day at Stone Mountain Park.

The lights are choreographed with toe-tapping tunes and take-your-breath-away pyrotechnics.
