On Sunday evening, a routine day at Conejo Creek Park South turned into an unexpected technical rescue operation as firefighters were called in to assist 18 individuals trapped on an amusement park ride. The Ventura County Fire Department received 911 calls just after 8 p.m. when the ride became immobilized in mid-air, as per KTLA.

Sunday night, VCFD firefighters responded to a technical rescue at the Conejo Creek Park as approximately 18 people were trapped on an amusement park ride. Firefighters were able to successfully rescue all riders, by manually lowering the amusement ride. No injuries reported.… pic.twitter.com/U6vpvrqTHi

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The Ventura County Fire Department swiftly responded and were faced with lowering the ride manually, ensnaring all 18 passengers within 30 minutes. Conejo Creek Park South is known for hosting the Conejo Valley Days festival from June 20 through June 30, drawing many visitors and increasing the usage of park attractions, according to KTLA. Amid the festival's festivities, no riders were reported injured during the incident.

Fire officials have not yet identified what caused the malfunction, adding to a series of similar events in amusement parks nationwide. A recent incident in Oregon saw riders suspended upside down on the "AtmosFEAR" amusement park ride at Oaks Park, as described in a statement provided by the FOX LA coverage. In both instances, manual interventions were crucial for the safe rescue of the passengers.