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Hersheypark’s Wild Mouse Stops Mid-Ride After Sweatshirt Obstruction, Riders Safe

Officials called it a routine safety response triggered by the ride’s sensors.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Oct. 11 at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on the Wild Mouse coaster.
  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts spokesperson Quinn Bryner said a guest dropped a sweatshirt that became lodged beneath a wheel.
  • The ride’s safety systems detected the obstruction and initiated a controlled stop.
  • Maintenance removed the sweatshirt as staff escorted and evacuated riders, and the vehicle returned to the station once cleared.
  • No injuries were reported, with details provided to PennLive, which published a photo of the evacuation.