Members of the Radford family have posted their reaction after 11-year-old Tillie fainted on a ride.
The Morecambe-based family spent and fun-filled few days at Alton Towers Resort and posted pictures of their adventure to social media.
Among those images was a snap of their daughter who passed out on Rita, a ride which reaches speeds of 100kph in just 2.5 seconds, putting your body through 4.7G force.
In a vlog entitled ‘Tillie Fainted at Alton Towers’ the family filmed their reaction after seeing the photo of Tillie passed out on the ride.
Speaking to the vlog and to Sue, Noel said: “Myself, Josh, Amy, Luke, James and Tillie have all just been on Rita.
“We’ve bought a picture… and this is Tillie.”
The family gathered around the photo laughing while Sue took a look at the image.
Sue asked Tillie: “Did you pass out?!”
“I think so,” Tillie replied.
“Oh my God,” exclaimed another family member when looking on the photo, “where was that- on the strip?”.
Sue asked: “Did she pass out for the whole ride?
“Pretty much, yeah,” answered another.
“Did you enjoy that ride - oh wait, you don’t remember,” Noel joked to a smiling Tillie.
Noel later added: “I think [Rita] is one of the best rides I’ve ever been on… it is so fast”.
On their Instagram page, the family explained that Tillie is “fine” and even laughed about the experience afterwards.
In a social media post, they wrote: “Apparently it happens a lot because of the speed”.
A spokesperson for Alton Towers said: “Whilst fainting is uncommon on rides it can happen from time to time for a number of different reasons, including feeling unwell, having a pre-existing medical condition, or not eating or drinking enough when enjoying a fun day out with family and friends.
"We ask all guests to familiarise themselves with the health and safety guidance and restrictions, clearly stated at the entrance to each ride, before they choose to experience it.”
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After the Rita incident, the family continued to explore Alton Towers in the vlog.
They even attended the quirky Rollercoaster Restaurant where food is delivered to you via a mini rollercoaster.
In the video, food and drink can be seen whizzing down the lines of metal track above their heads.
The younger children also got their faces painted and the family went on rides such as Hex and Galactica.
After coming off the Hex ride, Noel mentioned that one of the kids also reported feeling a little dizzy while riding it.
The 50-year-old said: “You think you’re upside down but you’re not… Amy said ‘I feel really dizzy I think I’m going to pass out’”.
Daughter, Katie, told the vlog: “Dad and some of [the little kids] have just been on the Hex ride… I don’t think any of them liked it. They all came off with angry faces.
“I’m not sure dad will be in the good books with them.”
The family also shared some pictures of their visit to the theme park over on their Instagram account.
They posted a series of nine photos along with the caption: “What an AMAZING day making beautiful memories… absolutely love Alton Towers.”
You can watch the full video for yourself over on The Radford Family’s YouTube channel.
You can also keep up-to-date with their adventures over on their Instagram page.
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