Action Park: How America's Deadliest Waterpark Operated Without Safety Rules

Six people died at Action Park in New Jersey, but it took 18 years to shut down America's most dangerous waterpark. In this episode, Daniel Torres exposes how one man with zero safety experience built a death trap that averaged 10 ambulance calls per day and somehow stayed open for nearly two decades. You'll discover the shocking truth behind what locals called "Traction Park" and "Class Action Park." This isn't just another true crime story - it's a case study in corporate negligence that reveals how easily safety regulations can be ignored when profits are at stake. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • How Gene Mulvihill, a Wall Street trader with no park experience, created rides that regularly injured guests • Why the infamous Cannonball Loop water slide was shut down after just one month of operation • The real reason local hospitals kept extra staff on duty during Action Park's peak season • How the park's insurance strategy actually encouraged dangerous behavior 👤 Perfect for: true crime fans who want to understand how corporate negligence can turn deadly, and anyone curious about the wild west era of American amusement parks before modern safety standards. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Daniel Torres introduces Action Park's deadly legacy [02:15] Gene Mulvihill's dangerous vision comes to life [04:30] The first death and cover-up attempts [06:45] Inside the Cannonball Loop disaster [08:30] How 10 ambulance calls per day became normal [10:15] The final deaths that finally shut it down This episode pulls from court documents, newspaper archives, and firsthand accounts to show how Action Park operated as a real-life experiment in what happens when thrill-seeking meets zero oversight. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Proof Positive on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily - your next deep dive into forgotten scandals is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: Action Park, waterpark safety, corporate negligence, Gene Mulvihill, amusement park deaths Get new episodes at Proof Positive --- Keywords: human rights, media manipulation, undercover operations, geopolitics, historical mysteries, true crime, court filings, intelligence agencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices