Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air
Summary
On May 28, eight people were stuck 100 feet above the ground on a rollercoaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, due to a mechanical problem. Firefighters rescued the riders safely using a ladder truck, and no injuries were reported.Key Facts
- The incident happened on the Iron Shark rollercoaster at Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas.
- The rollercoaster stopped around 5:20 p.m. local time.
- Eight riders were trapped 100 feet (30.4 meters) in the air.
- Firefighters used a ladder truck to reach the stalled rollercoaster car.
- Riders were brought down one at a time safely.
- No one was hurt during the rescue.
- Local media covered the rescue effort.
- The cause was a mechanical failure of the ride.
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