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Published on July 01, 2024
20 Riders Rescued From Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure in AnaheimSource: Fuquaboy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A seemingly routine Sunday at Disney California Adventure took an unexpected turn when the Incredicoaster ride got stuck, prompting the rescue of twenty people. According to KTLA, the incident occurred at around 1:30 P.M. at the Anaheim-based theme park. Details on the cause of the malfunction haven't been provided, but the riders were trapped for over an hour before park staff, equipped with safety harnesses, initiated the rescue.

The riders, exposed to direct sunlight and a summer's heat, were furnished with umbrellas to shield them from the sun’s harsh rays in the interim. While the attraction recently underwent refurbishment in March, no clear reasons for this disruption have been reported. Information on any injuries remains scarce. The Disney representatives were contacted for a comment, but an official statement has not been forthcoming.

Meanwhile, as reported by FOX LA, following the incident, Incredicoaster was temporarily closed for several hours but has since resumed normal operations. This mishap surfaces as the park is prepping for its annual Halloween Time season, starting August 23 through October 31.