Four Teens Plucked from Roller Coaster by CA Crews

Nov. 23, 2022
Sacramento firefighters secured the rail car before starting the rescue.

A roller coaster ride didn't go as planned for four teens at a California amusement park.

Star Angulo told CBS Los Angeles she and the others were on the Crazy Dane roller coaster at the Scandia Fun Center in North Highlands when it suddenly came to a surprising and scary stop. "It stopped hecka fast and my heart just started beating," she said.

Sacramento Metro Fire personnel slowly walked each girl down the ladder. Some of the teens, who had been stranded for about an hour, were  cold, scared and ready to get back on the ground.

"We were able to secure the rail car and then climb down," said Metro Fire spokesperson Parker Wilbourn.

Scandia officials blamed the cold weather for the incident.

A refund, extra points on their card and a free slushie aren't enough to make them come back.

"It was a really bad experience, so I don't recommend it," Angulo said.