8 students rescued from Texas roller coaster that was stuck for hours
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Key Points:
- Eight students were rescued after being stuck for hours on the Iron Shark roller coaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, following a malfunction on Thursday.
- The students were on a field trip organized by Energized for STEM Academy Middle School and STEM Academy High School, and all were confirmed safe by Houston ISD.
- The roller coaster, known for its 100-foot vertical lift hill, stopped at 5:21 p.m., with rescue operations beginning shortly after and the amusement park closing during the incident.
- Landry's Inc., owner of Pleasure Pier, stated the ride stopped as designed during the malfunction and emphasized guest safety, with plans for a thorough inspection before reopening.