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October 19, 2023

Video shows Texas carnival worker clinging to amusement ride in midair to protect child after mishap

The Pecan Festival in Grove, Texas, experienced a few tense minutes Sunday, after a ride operator was seen dangling from amusement ride trying to protect a 12-year-old girl inside one of the cars.

October 10, 2023

Man climbs California Ferris wheel claiming to have bomb, forcing evacuation of Santa Monica Pier

California officials took a man into custody on Monday who climbed a Ferris wheel and claimed to have a bomb, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

October 10, 2023

Man climbs California ferris wheel claiming to have bomb, forcing evacuation of Santa Monica Pier

Police in California took a man into custody who climbed a Ferris Wheel and claimed to have a bomb on Monday afternoon.

October 1, 2023

Florida roller coaster reopens 2 months after 6-year-old boy fell off: report

A mouse-style roller coaster taking riders through tight turns, with carts seating up to four people has reopened in Florida after a boy fell off of it.

September 25, 2023

Amusement park guests left 75 feet upside down for nearly 30 minutes on 'Lumberjack' ride

Guests at Canada's Wonderland amusement park on Saturday were left upside down on a ride for almost 30 minutes, according to a park spokesperson.

September 23, 2023

The Exorcist, Chucky and new horrific haunts hit Universal Studios Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Florida is hosting its 32nd Halloween Horror Nights event in Orlando. The spooky nighttime event will run through Nov. 4.

September 14, 2023

Operators at Washington State Fair forced to manually push roller coaster after it breaks down in midair

A Washington State Fair roller coaster malfunctioned on Sept. 1, leaving passengers stranded until workers were able to send the ride gliding to a finish.

September 8, 2023

SeaWorld San Diego owes $12 million in back rent to city, according to lawsuit

The city of San Diego, California, is suing its SeaWorld theme park for back rent. The marine park, which operates on a city-owned waterfront land, is being urged to pay $12.2 million.

August 24, 2023

United Kingdom man, 40, dies at country's largest outdoor water park, causing one-day closure

A 40-year-old man at a United Kingdom water park died Wednesday afternoon after suffering a medical episode, according to local police.

August 16, 2023

Box cutter strikes kid's head at Pennsylvania amusement park after falling from roller coaster

A box cutter fell from the pocket of an individual riding a roller coaster in Pennsylvania and hit a female in the head, according to police.