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(September 3, 2008)--A New Orleans family that headed to Texas to escape Hurricane Gustav is grieving after the death of a 7-month-old girl.

Kerri Vidal says her 7-month-old daughter, Kaitlynn Foret, died after she suddenly stopped breathing on a trip to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.

The baby, who had a genetic disorder, was rushed to a nearby hospital where she died.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Kaitlynn died from complications of Joubert syndrome with Dandy-Walker malformation.

The family went to Six Flags to get their minds off the storm.

Vidal said she doesn't regret evacuating because her daughter's death, while an unexpected tragedy, could have happened anywhere.

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Posted by: Michelle Location: Louisiana on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:05 PM
I don't know why people wouldn't want to take their children to six flags. How old does your child have to be to go to six flags? Please answer that for me. I don't see anything wrong with bringing a 7 month old child to six flags. The baby didn't have a cold it had a syndrome. So what was she supose to do? Put her baby in a glass bubble and never let her see outside? I don't understand how people think. I see some people understand. Thanks for the suport. She really needs it.
Posted by: Katarina Location: Waco Texas on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO VIDAL-FORET FAMILY, THEY HAD TO GET THINGS OFF THEIR MIND AND NOW THIS, I FEEL FOR THEM THE PRESSURE OF HAVING AN ILL CHILD THEN HAVING TO FLEE TO SAFETY, THEN THE BABY BECOMES SO ILL IT DIES, THEY WERE TRYING TO EASE SOME OF THE PRESSURE OFF THEIR MINDS & NOW THEY HAVE TO SUFFER MORE PAIN & PRESSURE & DEAL WITH SOME OF THESE IGNORANT PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO ASK WHY WOULD THEY TAKE THEIR ILL BABY TO SIX FLAGS, POSSIBLY THEY HAVE OLDER CHILDREN & WANTED TO GET THEM OUT SO THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH SO MANY CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES!! GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU, THAT CANT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY MADE THE DECISION TO TAKE THEIR FAMILY TO SIX FLAGS, ITS LIKE THEY SAID IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED ANYWHERE & AT ANY TIME!! I FEEL FOR THEM BECAUSE IT HAD TO HAPPEN NOW ON TOP OF EVERYTHING ELSE THEY ARE GOING THROUGH!GOD BLESS THE FORET & VIDAL FAMILY!!GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:59 PM
@ME - u have to be the biggest jerk of anyone on these message boards...you are a real idiot...someone should block you from this site...
Posted by: drama queen Location: killeen on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:04 PM
I FEEL VERY SAD FOR THIS FAMILY,AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THEM,BUT I HAVE TO ASK, IF THEY KNEW THAT THE BABY WAS SICK IN THE FIRST PLACE,WHY TAKE A LITTLE 7 MONTH OLD TO SIX FLAGS,I MEAN, I AM NOT TRYING TO PASS JUDGEMENT, BUT I HAVE THREE DAUGHTERS AND IF I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF ESCAPING A HURRICANE, AND ALSO ON TOP OF THAT A SICK CHILD,THE LAST THING ON MY MIND WOULD BE SIXFLAGS,ESPECIALLY IF MY LITTLE 7 MONTH OLD WAS SICK! LIKE I SAID MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY,AND I GUESS EVERYONE HANDLES STREE A LITTLE DIFFERENT.
Posted by: Mother of Three Location: Temple on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I took my daughter at younger than that because she had a brother who was old enough to love it. She liked the scenery and all the colors, plus they have a whole section for little kids now. I applaud the family for not blaming the storm and for not having regrets. You tried to do something nice for your family. I'm so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.
Posted by: From 'round here Location: Gatesville on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:26 AM
I am truly sorry for this family's loss. What a terrible time for them. PS. Babies and mothers of babies are allowed to go to six flags if and when they please!!! It's not as if the baby passed due to riding a roller coaster.
Posted by: jennifer Location: temple on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:07 AM
to the family of this 7 month old baby my prayers go out to all of you.i pray that jesus gives you peac to go on and rebuild your lives. i am a mother of two. may god bless ya'll and keep ya'll safe through all of this.keep your heads high and remember god has a plan for you through these hard times. he said he will never put more on your shoulders that you can bear. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP EACH ONE OF YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS.
Posted by: EVE Location: Waco on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Escaping danger to saftey and to live with a tragedy of a baby is very sad.
Posted by: killeen on Sep 3, 2008 at 08:02 PM
the baby had a genetic disorder that caused it to die, where in the rules does it say a 7 month old can't go to six flags? It wasn't riding the rides and it wasn't neglected
Posted by: Reality Check Location: Whack em Waco on Sep 3, 2008 at 05:58 PM
I'll pray for this family tonight!
Posted by: mom Location: centex on Sep 3, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Moms with babies have a right to be at 6 flags it helps the other family members and children to get their minds off the fears of whats happening in their hometown. For the family my heart filled with prayers go with you all. She will forever be watching over you from heaven above
Posted by: Michelle Location: Central TX on Sep 3, 2008 at 05:37 PM
God bless your family during this time...see Texans care....
Posted by: Scott Location: Temple on Sep 3, 2008 at 03:57 PM
Lots of prayers from the Wiseman family during this time of need.
Posted by: Annon Location: Waco on Sep 3, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Now that is a sad story. My thoughts and prayers go to the family. I would also like to say that enlight of the hurricane, its nice to see someone who doesnt blame something like this on the evacuation like so many others do. Once again, I am sorry for your loss.
Posted by: ME Location: HERE on Sep 3, 2008 at 01:17 PM
WHY A 7 MONTH OLD AT 6 FLAGS ANYWAY? THATS CRAZY. SORRY FOR THE FAMILY AND ITS LOSS.
Posted by: Just sayin is all Location: Ft hood on Sep 3, 2008 at 12:39 PM
So sad. I am so tired of hearing about children being neglected, abused and killed. And now this. I really feel for this families loss.
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