Family Left Hanging 100 Meters Up on Beto Carrero Drop Tower as Safety System Halts Ride

Overview

• The stoppage occurred over the weekend, leaving a trio of siblings suspended for about 20 minutes while other seats on the Big Drop continued their descent.
• Beto Carrero World said its automation monitors parameters such as wind and interrupted operation preventively before technicians cleared the ride to resume.
• Beatriz Cristine, 27, reported that park staff took more than 15 minutes to communicate and that no immediate medical or fire crew greeted them after they disembarked.
• A visitor’s video of the halted chair circulated widely on social media as the family recounted recording a vlog for the youngest brother, aged 8, with their 29-year-old brother also aboard.
• The Big Drop stands about 100 meters tall and can reach up to 120 km/h on descent, with height restrictions set between 1.30 m and 1.95 m for riders.