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Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air

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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