In September of 2001, 40 year old Lori-Mason Larez was invited to an exclusive trip to Knottsberry farm which was closed to the general public for the day. Lori boarded the Perilous Plunge and her fun day out turned into a harrowing nightmare for everyone involved. ere in good spirits and even recall Lori having a friendly conversation with the group behind them. As the boat started to make its decline, in the fraction of a second, Lori flew out of her seat and plunged down towards the ramp below. This is her story.