Eight riders were stranded on the Iron Shark roller coaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, for over three hours due to a malfunction. The Galveston Police Department reported that authorities responded to the incident at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Thursday. Firefighters used a ladder truck and safety harnesses to rescue the passengers one by one, a process that took about three and a half hours. Some of the riders were students from Energized for STEM Academy Middle School and Energized for STEM Academy High School, who were on a field trip. The Houston Independent School District expressed gratitude for the safety of all involved and thanked first responders for their efforts. Pleasure Pier COO Terry Turney stated that the ride malfunctioned during its initial ascent but stopped as designed to ensure safety. The ride will be inspected before it is returned to service.
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Eight riders rescued after being stranded on roller coaster for over three hours in Texas
Eight riders were rescued from the Iron Shark roller coaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, after being stranded for over three hours due to a malfunction. The Galveston Fire Department assisted in the rescue, which involved removing the passengers one by one using a ladder truck. Some of the riders were students on a field trip, and the ride will undergo inspection before being reopened.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'dangling'
- ✕ loaded language: 'stranded'
- ✕ loaded language: 'startling footage'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ vague attribution: officials said
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Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park
Eight riders rescued after being stranded on roller coaster for over three hours in Texas