Oregon Amusement Park Ride Malfunctions, Stranding Riders Upside Down

28 people, including teens, were left hanging for over 20 minutes on AtmosFEAR ride at Oaks Amusement Park.

Emergency crews successfully rescued all riders without significant injuries.
Riders described feelings of fear, helplessness, and physical discomfort.
The ride malfunction occurred during an eighth-grade celebration event.
Oaks Amusement Park has closed the AtmosFEAR ride indefinitely pending investigation.
The park has not reported any previous issues with the ride since its opening in 2021.