"A Terrifying Ride: Missouri Couple Stops Young Girls on Roller Coaster After Alleged Seat Belt Malfunction"
A couple's terrifying ride experience at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City turned into an act of bravery when they helped secure two young girls on a roller coaster after an alleged seat belt malfunction. The incident occurred on October 11, when Chris and Cassie Evins were riding the Mamba, the tallest coaster at the park.
According to Chris, the girl behind them announced that her seat belt was not latched, with a significant gap between her and the lap bar. Without hesitation, Chris and his wife held onto the girls and their friend as the 205-foot-tall coaster continued on its journey. Cassie described the scene, saying, "72 miles an hour, holding onto somebody. It's terrifying."
The couple said they won't be returning to the park until they see changes made to ensure rider safety. Their concerns were echoed by another guest who reported a similar alleged seat belt malfunction on the Mamba just one day later.
Inspectors from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety evaluated the coaster and found that some restraint devices were not functioning properly. The ride was taken out of service, with repairs expected to be completed by Thursday or Friday.
A spokesperson for Six Flags, the parent company of Worlds of Fun, acknowledged the concerns and stated that the safety of guests and team members is their top priority. However, Chris Evins remains unconvinced, saying, "We need to see the change, and once we see that change, I will be comfortable taking my four children."
The incident highlights the importance of ensuring rider safety on amusement park rides and has left many questioning how such incidents can occur.
A couple's terrifying ride experience at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City turned into an act of bravery when they helped secure two young girls on a roller coaster after an alleged seat belt malfunction. The incident occurred on October 11, when Chris and Cassie Evins were riding the Mamba, the tallest coaster at the park.
According to Chris, the girl behind them announced that her seat belt was not latched, with a significant gap between her and the lap bar. Without hesitation, Chris and his wife held onto the girls and their friend as the 205-foot-tall coaster continued on its journey. Cassie described the scene, saying, "72 miles an hour, holding onto somebody. It's terrifying."
The couple said they won't be returning to the park until they see changes made to ensure rider safety. Their concerns were echoed by another guest who reported a similar alleged seat belt malfunction on the Mamba just one day later.
Inspectors from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety evaluated the coaster and found that some restraint devices were not functioning properly. The ride was taken out of service, with repairs expected to be completed by Thursday or Friday.
A spokesperson for Six Flags, the parent company of Worlds of Fun, acknowledged the concerns and stated that the safety of guests and team members is their top priority. However, Chris Evins remains unconvinced, saying, "We need to see the change, and once we see that change, I will be comfortable taking my four children."
The incident highlights the importance of ensuring rider safety on amusement park rides and has left many questioning how such incidents can occur.
They should've noticed the seat belt wasn't locked down before letting those girls climb on in the first place. I'm not saying it was Chris and Cassie's fault, but come on, you gotta be paying attention when people are strapped in for a 205-foot drop! 
And now they're all like "we won't ride again until we see changes" ... like that's not going to happen, right? 
The park will fix it, and everyone will be good as new... but I'm still gonna have nightmares about those girls screaming while their seat belts didn't work 
! I mean, I know accidents can happen, but a 205-foot-tall roller coaster just coming to a halt mid-ride? That's some crazy stuff 
. I gotta give those two parents major props for keeping it cool under pressure and saving those kids' lives tho 
. It's great that the park is taking steps to fix the issue, but like Chris said, safety protocols need to be in place before he and his family (and many others) feel comfortable taking their kiddos on the ride again 
. I'm all for keeping the parks fun and thrilling, but not at the cost of rider safety 
But seriously, who needs that kind of drama when you're trying to have a good time? 
I mean, I've heard of seat belt malfunctions before, but this is like something out of a horror movie! 
It's crazy that these couple just stepped up and saved the day (and the girls' behinds). 
I mean, if you're gonna get your safety concerns straight, make sure you can still scream and yell like a lunatic while doing so! 
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at Worlds of Fun! The couple who stopped the girls from getting hurt were total heroes 
, I mean what would've happened if they didn't act fast?! 
It's crazy to think that some ride safety devices weren't working properly 
. Six Flags needs to take this seriously and make changes ASAP 
, no one should have to go through that terror #RideSafetyMatters #HeroesAmongUs #NoMoreRollerCoasterTragedies
this is absolutely insane what happened on that roller coaster!!! i mean, i've heard of people panicking in emergency situations but to have a couple just take control like that? it's either super brave or super reckless 
. 205 miles an hour is way too fast for someone to just hold onto another person, even if it's a friend or family member 
Oh no, this is totally insane! I mean, I've heard of seat belt malfunctions before but never something like that on a roller coaster. Thankfully, those two kids were safe, but what if the parents weren't there? 
. I mean, accidents happen and some people might've been caught off guard. It's not like they're expecting a miracle solution or anything 
. Maybe if everyone freaked out every time something went wrong, nobody would ever enjoy riding again? That wouldn't be very fun for the rest of us 
, but maybe just take it one step at a time? Get the ride fixed, make sure everything is working properly, and then reassess. I'm not saying they should've just sat there and done nothing 
. Chris Evins might be a hero in his own mind, but he needs to chill out and look at the bigger picture 
i totally get why they wont be back to the park until they see some changes made - safety first is EVERYTHING 
. The park's safety record is fine, and if some devices aren't working right, that's not the end of the world...
), I'd be pretty hesitant too.
. It's weird that it seems like some of those measures have fallen by the wayside now 
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. I'm definitely keeping an eye on this one, especially if it happens to my own kids one day