Heart-Stopping Malfunction at Portland’s Oaks Amusement Park, USA: 30 Riders Left Dangling Upside Down [Video]

In a shocking incident at Oaks Amusement Park, nearly 30 people were left hanging upside down on the “AtmosFEAR” ride during its season opening.

The terrifying malfunction occurred around 2:55 p.m. on Friday, leaving 28 riders suspended 50 feet in the air. For more than 20 minutes, the riders endured the harrowing ordeal until emergency responders arrived and initiated a rescue operation.

Authorities quickly intervened, manually lowering the ride to safely evacuate all individuals. Medical assessments were conducted on-site, and no injuries were reported, though one person with pre-existing conditions was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Daniel Allen and Jordan Harding, celebrating their high school graduation, described their first ride of the day as a nightmare. “I was excited to go on,” said Allen, “but when you get stuck up there, I don’t think you’re so excited anymore.” Harding added, “People were crying and saying their last words. It was terrifying.”

The park describes AtmosFEAR as a “showstopping extreme …