SeaWorld Orlando is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a guest claiming she was injured on the Mako roller coaster after a "duck" entered the coaster's path and struck her in the face on March 24.

The woman is seeking at least $50,000 in damages, alleging negligence for creating a “zone of danger” for bird strikes due to the ride’s high speed, proximity to water, and location within waterfowl territory.

SeaWorld has moved to dismiss the case, stating its investigation confirmed the guest encountered a wild migratory snowy egret, not a duck.

"This matter does not and has never involved a duck," SeaWorld stated. "Accordingly, Martin’s allegations that she encountered a 'duck' while experiencing SeaWorld’s Mako coaster are no longer true or factual, nor are such allegations actionable a

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