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Watch: Six Flags Mexico riders stranded midair during storm, caught in heavy rain

By Chris Williams
Published  August 25, 2024 8:28pm EDT
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Riders stranded midair at Mexican amusement park during storm

Riders were left hanging at Six Flags Mexico on August 18 after a storm halted ride operations.

The Brief 

    • Riders at Six Flags Mexico were stranded mid-air on August 18 after the Sky Screamer ride stalled during a storm, leaving them exposed to heavy rain and wind.
    • Passenger Omar Hernández Medrano filmed the incident, detailing how the ride stopped at the peak of 243 feet for ten minutes as conditions worsened.
    • Park officials confirmed multiple rides were disrupted by the storm, and evacuation protocols were followed; no incidents were reported, and the ride resumed operations soon after.

Some riders were stuck and left dangling in midair at an amusement park in Mexico during a storm. 

The ordeal unfolded at Six Flags Mexico on August 18.

Rider Omar Hernández Medrano filmed video showing his view from the Sky Screamer ride, also known as Supergirl Sky Flight, which stalled, leaving him and other passengers pelted with wind and rain.  

"We went up Supergirl and as it was underway it started to rain and quickly got worse. As we were high up, with the rain and the ride in motion, it stopped and we were stuck at the top for ten minutes in heavy rain, " Hernández told Storyful.

Riders were left suspended over Six Flags Mexico on August 18 after a storm disrupted park ride operations. (Credit: Omar Hernández Medrano via Storyful)

The ride is known to take passengers 243 feet above ground, according to the park's website. 

Park officials said the storm halted several rides, and evacuation protocols were followed, according to a statement. 

"Unfortunately, the storm intensified during the evacuation process, creating some uncomfortable moments for our visitors. Park staff attended to all visitors and no incidents were reported. Sky Screamer resumed normal operations shortly after," Six Flags Mexico said.

The Source

  • This story was reported with information from Storyful obtained through rider Omar Hernández Medrano and Six Flags Mexico. This story was reported from Los Angeles.