Dozens stranded after popular ‘Wave Twister’ ride gets stuck at Long Island’s Adventureland

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-20 01:11:34 | Updated at 2026-06-20 03:37:32 2 hours ago

A popular ride at Long Island’s Adventureland malfunctioned on Friday night, leaving over 25 young thrill-seekers dangling in mid-air.

The panic began around 7:30 p.m. when the amusement park’s “Wave Twister” attraction ground to a sudden halt, trapping the riders a dizzying 25 feet above the ground, Suffolk County fire officials told News12.

Firefighters on a ladder rescue people from a broken-down amusement park ride. Facebook/Edward Marquez

The East Farmingdale Fire Department and a mutual aid company rushed to the scene and are currently working a rescue operation to bring the stranded parkgoers safely back down.

Photos show firefighters with ladder 5 beginning to assist riders down from the Wave Twister.

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