WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Fabio Lanzoni, the Italian-American actor and model, is known around the world for his long, flowing hair. But in Hampton Roads, he’s also known for the infamous goose incident at Busch Gardens.
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24 years ago on March 29, 1999, Fabio was riding in the front row of the Apollo’s Chariot when a goose flew near the rollercoaster. The goose ended up flying right into Fabio’s face.
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The goose did not survive the collision and Fabio got a cut on his nose. The other riders were unharmed.
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