Yahoo News Crews Rescue 28 People Left Dangling Upside Down on Amusement Park Ride
Firefighters in Portland, Oregon, said they rescued around 30 people who were left hanging upside down on a ride after it malfunctioned at Oaks Amusement Park on Friday, June 14.
Portland Fire & Rescue said that rescue crews worked with engineers at the park to manually lower the AtmosFEAR ride after it stopped while operating in the 360-degree setting, leaving riders dangling in the air for at least 25 minutes.
One rider with a pre-existing medical condition was taken to a hospital for further evaluation. All other riders were medically cleared, Oaks Amusement Park said in a statement on Facebook.
“At approximately 2:55 this afternoon, the AtmosFEAR ride stopped at the apex position while operating in the 360-degree setting, suspending 28 riders upside down,” the park said.
“One rider with pre-existing medical conditions was transported to the hospital for further evaluation, out of an abundance of caution. All other riders were released by medics to go home with their families,” the statement continued.
The ride will be closed until further notice.
Video captured by Illya Plaksey shows the ride stuck in a 360-degree position above the park. Credit: Illya Plaksey via Storyful
Video transcript
People just got stuck at the Ox Park in Portland, Oregon.
They say help is on the way.
They're still They're still there in the air 30 minutes after the incident.
Wa They're just sitting there.
People just got stuck at the Ox Park in Portland, Oregon.
They say help is on the way.
They're still They're still there in the air 30 minutes after the incident.
Why?
They're just sitting there.
People just got stuck at the Ox Park in Portland, Oregon.
They say help is on the way.
They're still They're still there in the air 30 minutes after the incident.
What?
Why?
They're just sitting there.
