28 Rescued After 'AtmosFEAR' Ride Malfunctions, Leaves Riders Upside Down at Portland's Oaks Amusement Park

Jun 15, 2024, 11:34 AM

Emergency crews rescued 28 people who were trapped upside down for about 25 to 30 minutes on the 'AtmosFEAR' ride at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon, on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on the park's first day of the season. The ride malfunctioned, leaving the riders hanging 100 feet in the air. No injuries were reported, but one person was hospitalized. The century-old park was evacuated and closed for the day as investigations into the malfunction began.