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Two Texas thrill-seekers They were left hanging 130 feet in the air for more than an hour after a high-rise roller coaster broke down in the middle of the ride on Wednesday.
Matthew Cantu, 24, and Nicholas Sanchez, 20, were at the peak of the Circuit Breaker ride circuit of america Near Austin, when a malfunction caused the coaster to stop.
A representative of both men told KXAN The pair set out on the ride around 8.50pm and shortly afterwards found themselves hanging at a 90 degree angle.
footage obtained by fox news The pair hang suspended in mid-air, waiting peacefully as the roller coaster car remains motionless in the midst of falling downwards.
“For more than 30 minutes after the ride stopped, family members reported receiving no apparent updates, while witnesses said staff gave contradictory explanations, including comments that the riders were ‘not properly strapped in,'” a representative for the pair told KXAN.
The ride, known for its corkscrew twists, features “tilt” technology that allows Sanchez and Cantu to float safely at an otherwise dangerous angle.
Unlike many modern roller coasters, Circuit Breaker has no fences to obscure its incredible 130-foot height. This meant, during the hour-long wait for help, Cantu and Sanchez could see for miles in all directions.
When? emergency unit Not attending, their families called 911, law enforcement and paramedics arrived around 9:40 p.m.
Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services told KXAN that when he was finally removed from the train and examined by doctors, Cantu experienced “lightheadedness and symptoms consistent with blood congestion.”
Meanwhile, Sanchez was experiencing “numbness in his upper leg.” Emergency personnel released both of them after 10 p.m.
COTA spokesperson said fox news That the Circuit Breaker roller coaster had broken down because a sensor had caused the ride to be delayed.
“Like all entertainment attractions of this type, there are occasional delays,” the spokesperson said. “We are sorry for the inconvenience and are pleased that only two of the 25,000 people who have ridden the coaster have this badge of courage.”
However, Sanchez and Cantu said they have not yet received a response from any COTA official.
“While we understand that unexpected circumstances can arise, clear and timely communication and follow-up is especially important in situations like this,” they told KXAN in a joint statement. “At this time, they have not contacted us regarding the incident, and we are sharing our experience in hopes of greater transparency and understanding. We are grateful the situation was not worse.”
This news comes just days after a woman from North Carolina Lawsuit filed against Universal Orlandoalleged that she suffered “serious and permanent” injuries while riding one of their roller coasters.
In her lawsuit, Debbie Reinelt claimed that the Stardust Racers ride Epic Universe Park His head was “repeatedly shaken violently” and now $50,000 is being sought in damages.
His own case comes a few months later A man suffering from spinal atrophy died While on the roller coaster.
Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was found unresponsive when the ride stopped, with a coroner later determining that he had suffered severe internal bleeding while on the roller coaster. He also broke his nose and thigh bone with a metal bar.
Universal Orlando settled out of court with Zavala’s family, although the lawsuit with Renault is still ongoing.
Independent COTA has been contacted for comment.