SLINGSHOT RIDE MALFUNCTION LEAVES TEENS SUSPENDED 30 TO 40 FEET IN THE AIR

Authorities in Florida rescued two theme park-goers after a slingshot ride broke down, leaving them suspended over 30-feet in the air. Fortunately, no one was reportedly injured during the incident.

The Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS responded with the Kissimmee Fire Department to rescue the two teenagers.

Photos from the incident show rescue cranes being lifted to the ride’s carriage, which is hanging between 30-40 feet off the ground.

The ride is owned and operated by Old Town Slingshot and is part of the Old Town theme park in Kissimmee, Florida.

One of the ride’s non-load-bearing cables snapped while the teens were still in the carriage. According to investigators, the ride has a safety feature that will not allow it to be lowered if that cable is not functioning, however.

It passed its last inspection, which was carried out on March 19, 2021. The company says it does daily inspections.

The ride has reportedly been closed, along with three others of its type in the state.



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