Son of Beast (English Wikipedia)

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"Kings Island sues three firms over coaster". The Akron Beacon Journal. November 24, 2000. p. 18. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
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"Kings Island reopens coaster". The News-Messenger. May 27, 2000. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
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Schwartzberg, Eric (July 30, 2009). "Son of Beast coaster passes inspection". Springfield News-Sun. p. 18. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
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Morse, Janice (March 22, 2011). "Kings Island settles Son of Beast suit". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 15. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
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Niles, Robert (July 9, 2006). "Son of Beast coaster accident sends dozens to hospitals". Theme Park Insider. Archived from the original on August 25, 2011. Retrieved September 26, 2011.

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"OSHA hits park with big fines". Springfield News-Sun. February 6, 2000. p. 17. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
Aldridge, Kevin (April 29, 2000). "Thrill-seekers award Son thumbs-up". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
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"Kings Island reopens coaster". The News-Messenger. May 27, 2000. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
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wikipedia.org

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As of 2022^[update], the current height, drop distance, and speed records are as follows:
- Height: Wildfire/T Express – both 183.8 ft (56.0 m)^[56]

wlwt.com

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youtube.com

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zuko.com

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