Visitors looking for thrills at the Ocean City Boardwalk encountered an unexpected situation when a ride unexpectedly stopped, causing passengers to wait in distress. A video posted on Instagram captured the moment the Wipe Out ride halted mid-cycle, leaving passengers hanging upside down while onlookers gathered below.
In the video, women are heard shouting, and a bystander attempts to comfort those trapped. The video led to numerous reactions on social media, with many users expressing relief that the ride’s safety features protected the riders despite the frightening incident.
On a positive note: whoever designed the safety harnesses should get a MASSIVE raise,commented an Instagram user.
Others shared memories of similar incidents. One commenter noted, My cousins were stuck on a ride in Ocean City 20 years ago. Still happening.
Some viewers opted for humor, with one saying, You are in fact not alright honey, you’re upside down for way longer than you should be.
Details regarding the cause of the malfunction, the duration of the suspension, or potential injuries were not immediately available.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Ocean City Fire and Police Departments, as well as the ride operator and New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, for more information.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News, focusing on news from the West Coast and Midwest, missing persons cases, crime stories, and border security.
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