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Firefighters Help Rescue Stranded Riders On SeaWorld Rollercoaster
Firefighters had 30 stranded passengers off the thrill ride shortly after 5 p.m.
April 1, 2023
A mechanical failure left several people stuck on a rollercoaster at SeaWorld San Diego Friday until emergency crews could safely rescue them.
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The non-injury mishap on the Tidal Twister attraction at the Mission Bay theme park occurred about 4 p.m., SeaWorld spokesperson Tracy Spahr said.
Firefighters had 30 stranded passengers off the thrill ride shortly after 5 p.m., according to a tweet by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
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SeaWorld was working to determine the cause of the malfunction.
The park launched Tidal Twister, a horizontal, figure-8, dueling coaster, the first of its kind, in May 2019.
– Wire and staff reports
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