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Siblings Left Stranded at Top of 328-Foot Drop Tower Ride at Theme Park in Terrifying Video: Watch

Three siblings were left stranded at the top of a 328-foot drop tower ride at a theme park in Brazil in a terrifying moment captured on camera. The incident occurred on Sunday, Nov. 9, while Beatriz ...
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City gives go-ahead to Oaks Amusement Park ride met with backlash from bird advocates

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Portland has rejected an attempt to block a new “drop tower” at Oaks Amusement Park. Portland hearings officer David Doughman struck down the appeal from the Bird ...
Oregonian

City denies environmentalists’ appeal, greenlights new Oaks Park ride and lights

Oaks Amusement Park has received the go-ahead from the city of Portland to move forward with building a new 135.5-foot-high drop tower ride — including the spotlights to go with it that wildlife ...
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Cedar Point drop tower evacuated after cable fails: 'Sounded like Earth was coming to end'

SANDUSKY, Ohio (WKRC) - Cedar Point's popular drop tower was evacuated after cables on the ride failed on Sunday. According to WJW, a family's visit to one of the world's most-thrilling coaster parks ...
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Neighborhood group says decision to allow Oaks Park's 135.5-foot 'drop tower ride' is 'baffling'

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland hearings officer has denied an appeal to block Oaks Amusement Park from adding a 135.5-foot drop tower ride, despite concerns from nearby residents that it would mar scenic ...