Disney on Ice skater critically injured

[mganders]

Disney on Ice performer left in critical condition after fall during ‘Beauty and the Beast’

An ice skater portraying Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” was left in critical condition Saturday after she fell mid-performance during a Disney on Ice show in Minneapolis.

nypost.com

Disney on Ice performer left in critical condition after shocking fall

Anastasia Olson, the actress playing Belle in the Disney on Ice in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, fell while being lifted into the air by another cast member.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Disney on Ice performer in ‘serious condition’ after falling during routine

Anastasia Olson was taken to a nearby hospital in Minneapolis

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Mathman]

What a terrible accident. Apparently she is still in critical condition this evening. Hope there is better news tomorrow.

 

[moonvine]

Oh no.

 

[NanaPat]

This article may identify the skater, if there is only one Disney on Ice production and only one skater playing Belle.

 

[WednesdayMarch]

Oh, how awful. I hope she recovers swiftly and well.

 

[iluvtodd]

OMG, how awful! Prayers for her recovery!

 

[ladyjane]

I'm not allowed access to the article but reading the posts horrifies me. Hopefully she will recover.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

I'm not allowed access to the article but reading the posts horriefies me. Hopefully she weill recover.

I had the same problem. That station's website must be geo-blocked.

However, KARE 11 have also put their news report that goes along with that article up on their YouTube channel, and I was able to view it in the UK:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPWDduXpOXg

Don't worry, they don't show anything.

First and foremost, my thoughts go out to the skater involved, and I hope that she recovers fully. And my thoughts are also with her family, friends and fans, who must be so worried about her.

But my thoughts also go out to everybody that saw what happened. I've been in that position while spectating at a different sport, so I know how seeing something like that haunts you.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Skating91]

I think it is time to mandate head protection.

 

[TallyT]

I think it is time to mandate head protection.

No one is going to wear a helmet in a Disney on Ice show. Good idea or not, it isn't going to happen.

 

[gkelly]

Well, with Disney shows, they often wear wigs. So maybe the wigs could be designed to offer some protection.

 

[Pairluv]

TBH a helmet won't prevent this type of TBI. It's the sudden stop that causes an injury as the brain is still moving inside the skull and is bruised when it impacts the bone. A helmet won't stop that from happening. It can often prevent a skull fracture. If the brain is only bruised, it's typically a concussion. If parts of the brain is torn (I won't go into details for those who don't want to know), damage can be different. In either event, it's traumatic and I hope she recovers quickly. And, I feel for the partner as well.

 

[dorispulaski]

I was there at Skate America when Tatiana Totmianina had a horrible fall from a lift and was knocked out. The good news is that Totmianina & Marinin won the Olympics a few months later. I pray this skater recovers as quickly..

 

[Mathman]

The Disney skater's condition has been upgraded from "critical" to "serious" as of Monday. I hope that this is an encouraging sign.

 

[SmileHappy34]

Best wishes for a full recovery.

 

[NanaPat]

More news I found when looking for more details of @Mathman 's post.

 

[Weathergal]

More news I found when looking for more details of @Mathman 's post.

Apparently she (Anastasia Olson) won the silver medal in Novice Ice Dance in 2009 with Jordan Cowan. I hope she heals soon and recovers fully. My heart goes out to her family, friends, and fellow skaters during this stressful time.

 

[gsk8]

According to this article she is now in "satisfactory condition" and has an "excellent or good prognosis"

Disney on Ice Skater Hospitalized After Fall Now in Stable Condition

Professional skater Anastasia Olson, 31 — who was injured Saturday during a lift while performing as Belle in Disney on Ice’s rendition of 'Beauty and the Beast' — is now in "satisfactory condition," the hospital tells PEOPLE.

people.com

 

[moonvine]

According to this article she is now in "satisfactory condition" and has an "excellent or good prognosis"

Disney on Ice Skater Hospitalized After Fall Now in Stable Condition

Professional skater Anastasia Olson, 31 — who was injured Saturday during a lift while performing as Belle in Disney on Ice’s rendition of 'Beauty and the Beast' — is now in "satisfactory condition," the hospital tells PEOPLE.

people.com

WONDERFUL news!