Event Brief
Family rescued after Six Flags ride malfunction
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Two adults and two children were stranded over 120 feet for 2½ hours before rescue with crane and harnesses.
WHO: Two adults and two children
WHAT: Rescue of a family stranded on a malfunctioning Six Flags ride
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
WHERE: Six Flags
WHY: The ride malfunctioned, leaving the family stranded high in the air.
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