Crews rescue 30 terrified people after Oaks Amusement Park swing ride gets stuck upside down

The West Australian Perth Now Click to open navigation ‌‌ News Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Sport Chevron Down Icon AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Entertainment Chevron Down Icon Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Business Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Economy Markets Property Commercial Property Workplace Matters Lifestyle Chevron Down Icon Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Camera IconThe AtmosFEAR ride at Oaks Amusement Park broke down with 28 riders suspended upside down. Credit: @chrisxryan/TikTok Crews rescue 30 terrified people after Oaks Amusement Park swing ride gets stuck upside down The West Australian June 16, 2024 9:54AM Comments TopicsDisaster and EmergencyAmericas – USA, Canada, South America Emergency crews in the United States were tasked to rescue 30 people after they were stuck for about half an hour dangling upside down high on a ride at a century-old amusement park. Portland Fire and Rescue said on the social platform X that firefighters worked with engineers at Oaks Park in Oregon to manually lower the ride, but crews had been preparing to conduct a high-angle ropes rescue if necessary. All riders were being evacuated and medically evaluated, and there were no reports of injuries. The ride, called AtmosFEAR, operates like a pendulum, with the capacity to swing riders completely upside down. TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW Chris Ryan and his wife, from nearby Gresham, were at the park for his birthday. He told The Associated Press in a Facebook message that they had just been planning to ride AtmosFEAR when they saw it was stuck and heard people saying, “Oh my God, they are upside down”. They decided to walk away because of “how scary the situation was”, he said.Camera IconThe AtmosFEAR ride at Oaks Amusement Park broke down with 28 riders suspended upside down. Credit: @chrisxryan/TikTok All riders were being evacuated and medically evaluated, and there were no reports of injuries. (AP) They eventually got on the Ferris wheel and heard a loudspeaker announcement that the park was closed and that people should evacuate. The park did not immediately return a voicemail left after business hours seeking comment. Oaks Park first opened in 1905. Its website says it offers a “uniquely Portland blend of modern thrills and turn-of-the-century charm on a midway that has delighted generations of Northwesterners”. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Register Now!The Chevron City to Surf for Activ is celebrating 50 years! Keep the tradition or start a new one. From around the site review reviewTV REVIEWS reviewHouse Of The Dragon S2 a lesson in grim tidings Comments MISSING PERSONPolice appeal for Perth woman missing for weeks iCheatCheating man sues Apple after wife finds ‘deleted’ messages Comments AFLVeteran subbed off in another blow for Freo Comments Your Local News Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeEmail UsGet Digital Edition Register Now!The Chevron City to Surf for Activ is celebrating 50 years! Keep the tradition or start a new one. Perth Now Email UsNewsletter Chevron Down IconSubmit story tip Camera IconSubmit photos Get Digital EditionDigital edition Chevron Down IconBack to top Follow Us Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeGet Digital EditionEmail Us About Us Contact Us Careers Letter to the Editor Place an Ad Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2024 News Sport Entertainment Business Lifestyle Shop Now Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings Subscribe to the Paper Read your PerthNow Local Newspaper Advertise on PerthNow Our Partners Real Estate View Healthengine Huddle Insurance Carbar CarExpert Raiz Invest Institchu Starts at 60 MoneyMe Iseekplant The Nightly The West Australian 7plus 7NEWS TV Guide Streamer