32 riders safely jump off stranded roller coaster at Sea World San Diego

SAN DIEGO — A SeaWorld San Diego ride left 32 passengers stuck midair for almost 30 minutes Saturday.

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The "Tidal Twister" roller coaster got stuck around 4:45 p.m., leaving riders suspended about four feet off the ground, KNSD reported.

All the passengers were able to safely jump off the ride around 5:15 p.m. after an attendant released the safety restraints. There were no injuries, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

The ride, intended for children and families, travels along a figure-eight track at about 30 mph, according to the park. At the center of the track is a barrel roll. It opened in May.

Park officials did not comment.

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