Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Riders Walk Down Coaster After Medical Emergency

Visitors at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk experienced an unexpected thrill on Sunday when the iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster required an emergency evacuation. The incident occurred near the ride's peak, providing an extra dose of adrenaline to those on board.

Footage from the scene shows several riders being carefully led down the wooden structure of the Giant Dipper, clutching the railing as they navigated a steep ramp. Although they weren't at the very top, they were still significantly uphill, making the descent quite daunting.

The evacuation was necessary due to a medical emergency in the ride's loading station, as reported by TMZ. According to a representative from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, there were no accidents involving the coaster cars.

The ride was halted to ensure the safety of the guest experiencing the medical issue. Given the time required to address the situation, riders had to be evacuated from the coaster.

🚨 Breaking News: Roller Coasted Evacuated at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Riders Have To Walk Down. pic.twitter.com/odQal7eli9

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In the videos, park employees can be seen guiding the evacuation process from both the front and back of the line. Fortunately, the Giant Dipper has since resumed normal operations. For those unfamiliar with this historic attraction, the Giant Dipper is the fourth oldest roller coaster in the United States and one of the ten oldest in the world.