Galveston Firefighters Rescue 8 Riders From 100-Foot Iron Shark Stall
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Updated · Fox News · May 30
Galveston Firefighters Rescue 8 Riders From 100-Foot Iron Shark Stall
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 30
Summary
Eight riders hung near the top of Iron Shark’s 100-foot vertical lift hill for more than three hours before Galveston firefighters lowered them to safety one by one Thursday evening.
The coaster malfunctioned during its initial ascent around 5:35 p.m., and Pleasure Pier said the ride stopped as designed to keep passengers safe.
A ladder truck and safety harnesses were used in the rescue, which local TV stations broadcast live; officials have not identified the cause of the malfunction.
Houston ISD said some riders were students on a field trip with two Energized for STEM Academy charter schools, and the park said the coaster will stay closed pending a thorough inspection.