Riders Left Dangling 250 Feet In The Air And Stranded After A Storm Struck The Amusement Park!
A day in the amusement park is supposed to be fun and exciting. But if you find yourself dangling 250 feet in the air, with a storm raging around you. This is exactly what happened at Six Flags Mexico in Mexico City on August 18th. Visitors at the park experienced a truly terrifying moment when sudden, intense rain forced several rides at the park to halt. The popular Sky Screamer ride also came to a stop, leaving riders stranded high above the ground and in the middle of a storm for about 10 minutes. Let’s dive into the details.
Dangling Above 250 Feet in the Air!
On August 18th, Six Flags Mexico faced a sudden and unexpected storm that swept through the amusement park. The storm brought intense rain with it causing several rides and attractions to stop temporarily for safety reasons. One of the rides affected was the Sky Screamer. It is also known as the ‘Supergirl Sky Flight.’ This ride lifts visitors up around 250 feet in the air in a gondola, offering breathtaking views of the park. However, it became a source of fear as the ride halted mid-operation.
A video obtained by People magazine captured the dramatic scene. It shows the riders sitting in their seats on the unmoving ride. They are seen clutching their safety bars while the rain pours down around them. The visitors were stuck in the air for about 10 minutes before the park staff could start evacuation procedures.
Safety Protocols and Immediate Actions Taken
Amusement parks like Six Flags Mexico have strict safety protocols in place for unexpected weather conditions. According to Six Flags Mexico’s statement, the incident was caused by “sudden, intense rain.” It led to the rides being stopped as a precautionary measure. The safety of visitors and employees is always the top priority. In this case, the park staff followed the protocols established by the ride’s manufacturer to ensure everyone’s safety.
The evacuation process followed the guidelines set by the manufacturer. The process required careful and coordinated efforts to bring each rider down safely. However, the intensifying storm posed challenges during the evacuation, causing discomfort and anxiety for the stranded riders.
“As part of this process, park staff followed the protocols established by the attraction manufacturer and all visitors were safely evacuated. Unfortunately, the storm intensified during the evacuation process, causing some uncomfortable moments for our visitors.”
As the park noted in its statement.
Despite these difficulties, all visitors were safely evacuated without any reported incidents.
Eyewitness Accounts and Visitor Experiences
One of the riders, Omar Hernández Medrano, shared his experience with Fox News, describing the tense moments while waiting for the evacuation. He recalled being “stuck at the top for 10 minutes in heavy rain.” This was undoubtedly a stressful and nerve-wracking experience for everyone involved. Gladly, there were no physical injuries reported.
Conclusion
In summary, the incident at Six Flags Mexico on August 18th serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather and the importance of robust safety measures in amusement parks. The sudden, intense rain caused rides to halt, including the Sky Screamer, which left riders suspended 250 feet in the air for about 10 minutes. The park staff acted quickly and followed established safety protocols to ensure all riders were safely evacuated, despite the challenges posed by the storm.
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