August 27th 2024.
As the storm swept in, the ride at the theme park was at the mercy of strong winds and heavy rain. What was meant to be a fun day out for people turned into a terrifying experience as they found themselves dangling high in the air, being pelted by the unforgiving weather. It was a dangerous situation, and one of the rides had to be shut down for safety reasons.
At the Six Flags complex, a torrential storm closed in, creating treacherous conditions for the visitors. One ride, the Supergirl Sky Flight, was described as "merciless" by the theme park as it spun at 40 mph. However, on this day, it was no match for the powerful winds and had to be taken out of service. One brave individual managed to capture the harrowing scene on film, showing the intensity of the storm with sleet, fog, and heavy rain.
In a voiceover, the person on the ride shared their experience, saying that they got stuck when the rain started, and they couldn't tell if they were trembling from fear or the force of the wind. It's uncertain how long they were stranded in the air, but eventually, a slow descent was initiated to safely get everyone off the ride's 32 chairs. The Supergirl Sky Flight was kept closed until the storm passed, ensuring the safety of all visitors.
The incident at the theme park in Mexico City is just one of many near-misses that have occurred at amusement parks around the world. Just last week, riders faced a similar situation when the Vortex rollercoaster got stuck at Sea World in Australia. And closer to home, 25 people were trapped in the air on the Super Trooper ride in Skegness when it broke down the day before.
As this dangerous weather continues, it's no surprise that the agency has reached out to Six Flags for comment. The park describes the Supergirl Sky Flight as a thrilling experience where riders are suspended in a swing chair, 20 stories up, and spun around in a 98ft circle. But with the recent events, some may think twice before hopping on this "mercyless" ride.
This incident also coincides with a week of severe storms in the Pacific. Three tropical cyclones were swirling over the ocean, causing chaos and destruction. Tropical Storm Hone brought heavy rain to Hawaii, while Hurricane Gilma was gaining strength and Tropical Storm Hector was churning westward. Hector was about 1,125 miles from Mexico's Baja peninsula, and it was moving at a speed of 10mph. Gilma was expected to reach the central Pacific basin as a hurricane on Tuesday. The Pacific was truly being battered by these storms, causing concern for those in its path.
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