Thrill-seeker rescued from 55 feet in the air after ‘Vomatron’ ride loses power
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}This was not how this ride was supposed to go.
A rider was rescued from 55 feet in the air by Florida firefighters after becoming trapped on “The Vomatron” ride at an amusement center in Bay County on Sunday.
“Ladder 1 was put to good use by firefighters & we are happy to report the rider, though shaken, is fine,” the crews said on the rescue. (Captain G. Moschella)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Bay County Fire Rescue responded to the incident on Front Beach, where a rider had become stuck after the ride lost power, crews shared on Twitter.
According to photos Bay County Fire Rescue shared on social media, the rider was stuck in a near horizontal position as the ride appeared to be on its ascent.
The Bay County Fire Rescue responded to the incident on Front Beach, where a rider had become stuck after the ride lost power, crews shared on Twitter. (Captain G. Moschella)
“Ladder 1 was put to good use by firefighters & we are happy to report the rider, though shaken, is fine,” the crews said on the rescue.
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The rider was rescued from 55-feet in the air. (Captain G. Moschella)
According to a website for the Vomatron, the ride is a “giant propeller with seats on each end.” The ride rotates the passengers, who are restrained by overhead lap bar, in a circle, and reportedly reaches speeds over 75 miles per hour.