Riders were left suspended far above the ground on a Six Flags Over Georgia attraction, according to video captured by one passenger and later shared online.
In the clip, which quickly drew attention online, the rider can be heard saying, “Why the f— are we stuck up here, bruh?”
WSB-TV identified the person who filmed the moment as David Early and reported that he said he rode the SkyScreamer again just two days after the incident.
Six Flags Over Georgia said the attraction briefly halted because of a “technical delay,” likening the situation to a check-engine light. (David Early/@srtdavidd via Storyful)
Six Flags Over Georgia said the stoppage was the result of a “technical delay.”
“The safety of our guests and team members is a top priority,” Six Flags Over Georgia told News Agency in an email.
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“The ride experienced a technical delay (similar to a check engine light) that paused its operation. Its safety system performed as designed, keeping all guests safe. Following a complete systems check, the ride was returned to its loading position and guests exited the ride,” Six Flags Over Georgia noted.
“The delay lasted approximately 10 minutes,” the message concluded.
Visitors enjoy a SkyScreamer ride at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom amusement park in Vallejo, California, similar to the one that got stuck at Six Flags Over Georgia. (Ken James/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The Six Flags Over Georgia website describes the attraction as an “amusement park swing ride” that lifts riders 260 feet into the air.
