Superman Tower of Power at Six Flags Kentucky; The Superman Tower of Power is a vertical drop ride at Six Flags in Kentucky. We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. What was once a theme park filled with thrill flashing lights and screams of delight from excitable thrill-seekers has been left abandoned, suspended in time for more than ten years.The Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans, Louisiana, shut down after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the region in 2005.The 140-acre site was submerged under seven feet of floodwater for more than a month after the hurricane battered America's southern coast - and has been closed ever since.The carousel has not turned in 12 years, the still ferris wheel creaks in the wind and the roller coasters are slowly reclaimed by nature as ivy snakes its way up the eroding supports.The Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans, Louisiana, shut down after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the region in 2005, and the theme park has been closed ever since, making it a huge attraction for urban explorersThe 140-acre site was submerged under seven feet of floodwater for more than a month after the hurricane battered America's southern coast.
'Finding cheerfully colored rides being swallowed by weeds is a jarring juxtaposition and I think says a lot about the times we live in.Police drag father from terminally-ill daughter's bedsideOlympic legend Usain Bolt talks to baby daughter in sweet momentCrazy moment pigeon holds onto plane wing during takeoffSpaceX astronauts officially depart and head back to EarthNSW Premier makes an urgent plea for residents in NSW to wear masksProtesters march against racism in Emancipation Day demonstrationBoris Johnson delays re-opening measures amid northern lockdownPoliceman casually drives with patrol dogs on passenger seatsTrump slams Fauci for saying the US is seeing rise in casesDr Fauci says he is 'optimistic' about a COVID vaccine by 2021Mother-in-law makes embarrassing scene during wedding ceremonyThe 39-year-old photographer, whose Abandoned America series has proven extremely popular in recent years, said that he had to obtain permission to visit the park, which is patrolled to deter trespassersChristopher was able to get up-close and personal with many aspects of the park and take photos of how the area has dilapidated over the yearsMany of the attractions are rusting over and decaying, while trespassers have taken anything of worth from the abandoned areaDespite much of the park falling apart, some rides still remain in tact, with bumper cars still on tracks surrounded by rubbleThose rides without overhead covering have been rusted over and destroyed by nature, with overgrown trees and shrubbery taking over'It also is a very dangerous location; alligators, water moccasins, and wild boards all roam the property and are very much a threat to people onsite. In 2013, Rosa Ayala was flung from her seat on the Texas Giant, located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. Haunted Castle was a haunted attraction at Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in Jackson Township, New Jersey.The original Haunted House was built prior to the fall "shoulder season" of 1978 to boost attendance and as a test for building a larger facility the following year. 'It also is jarring, seeing something as fun and familiar as an amusement park changed by nature. As she fell, she struck a metal support beam, which led to extensive traumatic injuries. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. The park is regularly patrolled as vandals often try to break in to graffiti the area The park opened for the last time on August 21, 2005. The space has since become an attraction for 'urban explorers'. Six Flags Disaster Management Plan New Amusement & Competition Departmental Assignments Staffing External Disaster Plan Triage Park services Guest relations Loss prevention Ride operator Security Protect & assist Safety Protocols & policies Decontamination (Chemical & Radiation) The Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans, Louisiana, shut down after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the region in 2005. It is no longer owned by Six Flags. 12. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today reported, as anticipated, weaker financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2020 as compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative impact on its operations. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. We are no longer accepting comments on this article.Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media GroupSpiders look like bug-eyed aliens in eerie close-upsThe ones who were left behind: Never-before-seen German...Stunning newly colorized images show the US war machine...Teacher inadvertently destroys ceiling with powerful party popperI'm not hysterical: Matt Hancock denies talking up COVID panicChristian B drives VW campervan just weeks before Maddie disappearedPolice make arrest as fights break out on east London streetsMuslims gather at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul to celebrate EidAndy Burnham says there's growing coronavirus spread in ManchesterChilling CCTV captures RAF servicewoman's final momentsNatalie Elphicke exits court alone minutes before dumping husbandPresident Trump says 'we might be banning' Chinese app TikTokChris Whitty introduces idea of COVID-19 opening 'trade-offs'Young woman is escorted away by Police in BournemouthAfrikan Emancipation Day participants dispute with police Six Flags Over Texas – Fall from the Texas Giant. CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis reports some analysts are concerned this accident could hurt the company's earnings.