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Orlando firefighters rescue 7 stuck on amusement park ride

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Posted at 9:07 PM, Jun 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-16 21:07:15-04

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Firefighters in Orlando rescued seven passengers from an amusement park ride.

The Orlando Fire Department tweeted that the agency's "high angle" team rescued the passengers at the Fun Spot America amusement park in the heart of Orlando's tourist district after the park's "Screamer" ride became stuck Saturday afternoon.

No injuries were reported.

The ride shoots passenger strapped in their seats up and down along a column.