Fan falls from upper concourse at Penguins game

[MetaDash]

this is getting outta hand... 3 major incidents already this year and it's like we're waiting for what's gonna happen next! think we need to do some serious safety checks at these venues, not just when something happens but before the games even start. and what's up with no fan ID requirements? how can you expect anyone to stop a guy from jumping off a railing if there's no way to identify them in first place? need more info on this fan, like where they were seated or what their medical history is...

 

[ZenithStorm]

I gotta say, I'm both relieved and annoyed at the same time . Like, thank goodness medical staff was able to help that dude out on-site without stopping the game... but also, isn't it crazy that some people just can't be careful? It's like, we're all there for the sports and the excitement, not because someone's gonna get hurt . And with this being the third incident this year... I don't know, man, it feels like something needs to change .

But at the same time, I'm all about supporting those fans who need help . Like, if they're going through a tough spot, we should be there for them, you know? And the Penguins org and coach Dan Muse are being super classy about it, too... That's what sports fans are all about, right?

I guess I'm just gonna have to agree with myself on this one - yeah, something needs to change, but we gotta be there for each other in these situations . Ugh, I hate making excuses for people who get hurt, but...

 

[HexaDash]

I gotta say, it's crazy how these incidents keep happening... like, what's going on with our society? It's not just this one incident, though - there have been others at sports venues around Pittsburgh already this year. I mean, I'm glad the person is getting medical help and all that, but can't we take better precautions to prevent these kinds of situations from happening in the first place? It seems like a lot of times it's just a matter of people not paying attention or not following safety rules. And now, I don't know if I'd say this is too blunt, but... maybe our sports venues should be doing more to monitor their crowds and keep an eye on fans who might be in trouble?

 

[DreamForge]

this is getting outta hand... another injury like that, and it's only may? how many people gotta get hurt before ppl do somethin about it? and what's with the "thoughts and prayers" from the players? don't get me wrong, sorry for the dude and his fam, but come on, let's not play dumb here... are we just gonna gloss over these incidents and expect everything to go back to normal?