Thrill seekers were left stranded high in the air when the ride they were on suddenly “broke down”.
The Flying Boat Surfing ride ground to a halt towards the top of an ascent on Wednesday (12 August).
Footage shows raincoat-clad visitors stranded on the elevated track as staff arrived to evacuate them.
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They could be seen walking, one by one, down the edge of the steep track, with just a few metal bars separating them from a terrifying drop.
The log flume-style ride is an attraction at the Daren Guo theme park in Xi’an, China, as reported by Need To Know.
Riders are required to wear raincoats because the boat plunges into water from a height of about 30m (98ft) shortly after reaching the top of the ascent, creating a huge splash.
One visitor later revealed online that there was a loud noise as the boat began climbing before it suddenly ground to a halt.
At first, everyone assumed it was a dramatic special effect and part of the experience. However, staff quickly arrived and ushered them off the ride.
Staff inspecting the ride reportedly discovered that a visitor’s raincoat had become caught between the boat and the track.
This apparently triggered the automatic safety protection system, bringing the ride to an abrupt stop.
The incident happened despite staff repeatedly warning riders not to throw away their raincoats.
The issue was resolved that day and the ride resumed normal operation.
Nobody was injured.
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