28 Riders Rescued After Being Trapped Upside Down on Portland Amusement Park Ride
The AtmosFEAR ride at Oaks Amusement Park malfunctioned, leaving passengers suspended for over 20 minutes before being safely lowered.
- The AtmosFEAR ride stopped at its highest point, suspending 28 people upside down for about 30 minutes.
- Emergency responders and park engineers manually lowered the ride, ensuring all passengers were safely evacuated.
- One rider with a pre-existing medical condition was taken to a hospital for further evaluation, while others were assessed on-site.
- Oaks Amusement Park has closed the ride until further notice and will investigate the cause of the malfunction.
- The park expressed gratitude to first responders and offered refunds or rescheduled visits to affected guests.