Several student riders are rescued after a roller coaster in Galveston, Texas malfunctions and stops while they are elevated about 100 feet in the air. According to reports, the ride experiences a malfunction during its initial ascent and then stops as a safety measure to keep riders secure. The students remain stuck for hours while the ride does not move. ABC News reports that eight students are dangling nearly 100 feet in the air and that the rescue operation takes several hours. Other coverage describes the malfunction as occurring during the early part of the ride, with the coaster stopping immediately in a way intended to protect riders. After the prolonged rescue effort, the riders are brought down safely and are reported to be OK. The incident highlights the coaster’s safety systems, which prevent movement in an unsafe state, while authorities and staff coordinate the extended recovery and rescue process. No injuries are reported in the accounts provided.