Posted on 09/04/2017 5:31:57 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Two women who attended Dragon Con in Atlanta are recovering from head injuries after they were hit by chairs thrown from a hotel balcony Sunday morning.
Two chairs were tossed from the 10th floor of Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown Atlanta about 1:40 a.m., Atlanta police spokesman Sgt. John Chafee told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. That floor had a terrace area from which chairs could have been thrown so police said they do not believe the chairs came from a guest’s room, Officer carlos Campos said.
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McDaniel thinks her Loki costume from the “Avengers” movies helped lessen the blow from the chair.
"I really think that saved my life," she said.
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Jamie Temple-Thompson Amador, who was dressed as Jessica Rabbit from the movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” was rushed to Wellstar Atlanta Medical Hospital, friend Jennifer Matteson told The AJC.
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All in all, Matteson said their experience was still positive from the “phenomenal” hotel hospitality to the community.
“The love and support from the Dragon Con family is heart warming to say the least,” Matteson said. “We can't wait to return for an even better experience, and reconnect with our new Atlanta family!”
But Lee Satterfield had a different impression. He watched the commotion afterward and said he’s feared incidents like this because he believes Dragon Con is unorganized.
“No one there knows what they're doing,” he said.
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An official police investigation is ongoing and anyone with video or information should contact the Atlanta Police Department.
Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000 via Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, text information to 274637 or visit crimestoppersatlanta.org.
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Amen to that! ;-)
Oh, I’m sure those old guys were at it, but it predates them, too. Putting new words to an old melody probably goes back to Mesopotamia and Egypt, because it’s the most obvious thing.
You’re right about that! I don’t think even DragonCon attendees want to be torched (or eaten) by a dragon!
That is definitely “swimming against the tide.” I’m glad you could turn that situation around!
LOL...Thank you! ;-)
A few times I caught some elevator rides with a celebrity there.
Once or twice it seemed that I crossed the street with a couple in a small crowd.
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