INDIANAPOLIS – Several people were rescued from a ride at the Indianapolis Zoo Monday afternoon.
Skyline, a slow-moving, gondola-style ride that offers high views of the zoo, was shut down after two of the ride’s cars malfunctioned and trapped five passengers - three adults and two children.
Indianapolis firefighters and zoo officials are assessing how to get the passengers down to safety.
This isn’t the first time Skyline has malfunctioned. Two years ago in 2015, the ride stopped working several times while guests where onboard.
The ride can climb up to 50 feet into the air, according to Indianapolis Zoo officials.
#IFD crews utilize SOP's & prior training procedures to assist @IndianapolisZoo w/ lowering of 6 riders after tram stops before finish. pic.twitter.com/zeIkQiIu99
— IFD NEWS (@IFD_NEWS) June 19, 2017
Around 5:20 p.m. firefighters helped bring one of the two cars down to safety.
With pre-defined plans in place #IFD crews & personnel from @IndianapolisZoo bring first car of occupants safely to ground. #Teamwork pic.twitter.com/XM59A7dIRv
— IFD NEWS (@IFD_NEWS) June 19, 2017
Clarification - Three Adults & Two Kids on stopped tram @IndianapolisZoo
— IFD NEWS (@IFD_NEWS) June 19, 2017
Around 5:40 p.m. all five passengers were safely brought down from the ride.
All 5 Tram occupants safely on ground @IndianapolisZoo with no injuries. Partners in pre-planning, safety, communication SOP's make it work pic.twitter.com/oA48vhLJxK
— IFD NEWS (@IFD_NEWS) June 19, 2017
Zoo officials said the ride was last inspected in May of this year and no safety violations were reported.
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