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Galveston, TX May 28, 2026 PASSENGERS DANGLE DURING TERRIFYING ROLLER COASTER RESCUE
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Summary
A news report shows a rescue operation where firefighters are using a ladder truck to safely evacuate passengers stuck on a roller coaster in Galveston, Texas. The footage captures the tense process of removing individuals from the ride one by one.
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- 1Aerial view of the stuck roller coaster
- 2Firefighters approaching the car with a ladder
- 3Rescuer assisting a passenger into the basket
- 4Explanation of the ongoing rescue process
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Galveston, TX
May 28, 2026
PASSENGERS DANGLE
DURING TERRIFYING
ROLLER COASTER RESCUE
Transcript
Everybody okay? And then make sure that they are calm with the situation. There she is, you just saw her feet come out of the car. Two rescuers brought her out and carried her down onto the firefighter basket that's up here on ladder number one. And as you can see, she is out and explained to them that it's going to be a while before we get you down, but we're going to get you down safely. Just bear with us and follow our instructions.
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A terrifying roller coaster rescue is underway in Galveston, Texas Thursday. A car became stuck on a vertical track, leaving eight people dangling at the very top of the ride. Firefighters are using a long-ladder truck to reach the riders several stories above the ground. Crews are working to remove each rider from the ride by gently catching them and lowering them into the basket at the end of the ladder, before walking them down an incredibly steep structure to safety. #texas #rollercoaster #rescue #scary #galveston
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