Rider traumatized after being stuck upside down on Oaks Park ride

Portland’s Oaks Park is back open, a day after nearly 30 people were stuck upside down on one of its rides.

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[@sequoiaedwards4782]

You know the parents are on the phone with their lawyers as we speak.

[@Whest92]

easy money

[@SelfLoveNGiveLove07]

Are they not supposed to be?

[@Moonstone115]

I hope so.

[@AmandaLove7772]

For this, well it'll have to show in court that the park had prior knowledge of problems, or hadn't upkept the machine. Other than that, it's hard to get money. ​@@SelfLoveNGiveLove07

[@jamielynn3603]

You can't be hung upside-down for an extended period of time. It puts to much pressure on the heart from other organs pushing down on it and the heart then can not pump enough blood to your extremities and organs it's a deadly situation and they are all very lucky to have been ok.

[@LordRayken]

The human body is incredibly resilient. Look up Nutty Putty Cave. John was upside down for over 25 hours before he died.

[@lktwoten]

smart first aid tip

[@Whest92]

iv been through worse

[@magicalfetus729]

It would need to be hours before it would be a big deal. Not that serious.

[@Anthony-vh6ef]

​@@Whest92😂😂😂

[@Seandotcom]

A bunch of tough internet weirdos acting like they wouldn't be traumatized after hanging upside down for half an hour with a bunch of hysterical people who think they might die.

[@ceska3075]

seriously! like they think its not a big deal till the day it actually happens to them.. like dont come crying to us when it happens 😃

[@timcombs2730]

Worse trauma than fair rides No local news coverage

[@NigelNguyen_]

Haha they will be the first ones attempting to sue for their trauma if it happens to them.

[@dbedazzling1]

I would've probably died... High blood pressure.

[@justanaveragejess86]

For real, that would have absolutely terrified me

[@JamesSeale2575]

I’m so happy there all okay

[@Whest92]

you wouldnt of lived life any differently if they werent

[@SelfLoveNGiveLove07]

Thank you for saying that my daughter was on that ride that day and genuinely felt she was going lose her life so we deeply appreciate you the person above me Is just sick

[@JamesSeale2575]

Hey, I’m glad she okay and well. That would have shook me, I’d still be recovering ❤️

[@kayskaht2052]

​@@SelfLoveNGiveLove07 so happy your child is safe! ❤️ I'm so sorry they experienced that! ☹️🙏 I'm also grateful everything was alright!

[@SelfLoveNGiveLove07]

@kayskaht2052 thank you so much she wakes up with night sweats 😓 and screaming most nights since it happened but we are working through it thanks again honey

[@sharonviksen788]

Terrifying. I can’t imagine hanging upside down that long. I think my head would have exploded from all the blood there.

[@mopthermopther]

The ride has been renamed The Boeing Adventure

[@grovedwayne390]

😂😂😂 that's so wrong

[@sophiehanssel2017]

THIS IS WHY I NEVER GO ON THESE RIDES

[@soyprospera1]

Good thing most of them were young people. Older folks will have had a different outcome.

[@JunebugTexas1972]

No doubt. I would have been a goner.

[@arleedennis791]

God can you imagine an older person who's diabetic or something?

[@christoforos689]

Here come the lawsuits.

[@Hecto356]

Why? People should know what they’re getting themselves into getting onto these rides knowing there could be a risk. No one is forcing nor asking them to get on.

[@NathanStrafes]

@@Hecto356Negligence. No ride should have you upside down that long. If the wrong person was on that ride they would have died and it would have been the parks fault. We will soon see this ride wasn’t maintained proprerly

[@jgaa5045]

Free summer passes!...you sign a waiver when you enter a park.

[@jgaa5045]

@@NathanStrafes But, no onedied.

[@user-us9fj4on2h]

@@NathanStrafeslet’s see what the actual facts are first before you make a pre judgment. It could have been a mechanical issue that was beyond human control. It does happen!

[@Jesse-gr2xo]

I imagine he IS traumatized. An older person could have had a brain aneurism or heart attack. Why are rides like torture?

[@deucefly1062]

An older person (like myself) would never go on a ride like that.

[@ThaAlumniMusicGroup]

A old person would never get on a ride like that. Nice try starting a crisis

[@Hecto356]

When have you ever seen anyone above 30 who looks to be 40+ get on those kinds of rides? What an idiotic comment.

[@animeluver22113]

​@@ThaAlumniMusicGroup The commenter never said old person but an older person such as maybe someone 50+

[@NL8584]

You mean like all the older people who were on the ride and fine? He's the only person making a fuss about how traumatized he is, probably only so his parents can sue the park. People are all about lying for money and attention anymore

[@Clara-ph7my]

Oh my goodness. How horrific. Knowing you are stuck combined by the height of the ride is terrifying enough. Then to add in being upside down for half hour. The thought of the rides restraints malfunctioning at any moment. Then the blood rush to your head and general circulation, with pressure of the restraints pressing forcefully against your weight. Not your everyday job for the fire brigade.

[@pmendez9329]

I am so sorry you all went through this. I can't imagine how scary this was for everyone. Situations like this can affect anyone one emotionally. Time will heal your experience.

[@Maple19910]

I was there when that happened. I wasnt on the ride, but i was watching from a different nearby ride before the park was completely evacuated. The scariest thing was that next in line was my friends, and they could’ve gone on there but in so glad they didn’t

[@pozarclothing]

Low key I don’t think they’re lying , stuff like that does scar you for life. And I remember as a teen I would go to six flags and when I went to sleep that night I still felt like I was on the rides so he’s 100% right him thinking he’s upside down 😂

[@frostxlegendzx5798]

Oh yea same I was riding rides all day I’m felt like I was still on the rides turning and twisting and when I dream it was about me being on the kinda ka 😆😆🤣🤣

[@BFRIZZLE909]

I thought he had freckles, poor thing.

[@TAdler-ex8px]

I’m so thankful they’re okay and I hope they get the support they need to move into a healthy perspective. It could have been so much worse. Thank goodness for first responders. I also think any ride that can potentially stop in a life endangering position is a bit more risky. 😅

[@omenoflaherty1294]

“I don’t see what the big deal is.” -a bat

[@RobertBoyd-tf9mh]

Gold,

[@chrisrees7054]

Bats do it all the time.

[@tracyc4944]

😂😂😂

[@user-zm1nw2cb2o]

Do it yourself and see.

[@mdsreviewsandchitchat73]

I cant imagine being upside down that long especially that high up. Strain on heart. Blood falling to your hezd n face. Pressure on your shoulders n hips from gravity pushing you towards metal bars n fear of them braking n you crashing to your demise. That may not look scary to all you commentors but iif you lived it i promise itd be a different story. Yiu wouldnt be saying. WEEE THIS IS FUN! youd hear the screams n anxiety n fear would run high! I probably would have had a heart incident n massive headache as Pressure built up. I pray for healing to them all!

[@tilerandmariexplore8986]

I am a good friend of hazen and was also on the ride. I feel so bad that me and all my friends had to go thro that.

[@ceska3075]

omg im sorry that’s terrifying. how did your neck and head feel after it i cant imagine the pain..

[@tilerandmariexplore8986]

@@ceska3075 it sucked and everyone was super dizzy. thanks for asking

[@shannamckinley9343]

​@tilerandmariexplore8986 you were really on the ride? That is my definte worst nightmare. Did it ever go through your head that it mjght be a long time until you get to the ground or that you might die?

[@louern123]

i am soooo sorry 😢

[@kimorabun3313]

Omg I'm so sorry for what happened

[@justanaveragejess86]

OH. MY. GOD. This is my worst fear.. im glad they are all okay... physically... mentally, I would never be the same personally

[@SpringRain23]

That's scary!

[@tituswillow]

This is exactly why I don’t do rides. So glad they were all ok in the end

[@rosinelankos8010]

Yeah bcs ur boring.

[@tituswillow]

@@rosinelankos8010 lol yep and I’m good with that. I know what I like and what I don’t like but, you should know how very special you are for your comment 👍🏼lmfao

[@kathleenpage3262]

Glad everyone is ok.

[@tjm9235]

For sure they will try to get a lot of money from the lawsuits and the kid said all the right things, he got probably told what to say and how to say. But frankly I do not blame them. Hanging upside down for 30 minutes, scared for your life, this is definitely something the park owners need to be held accountable for. It is pure luck and the fact that the guys were younger people in good health, that no physical damage resulted. But I would not be surprised for mental damage, nightmares, panic attacks etc....

[@WTFBUTWHY]

Could be the manufactures fault. I guess insurance will sort that out. But likely the park will take a hit regardless

[@stevenwhite5592]

This is why I never ride rides

[@SasukeUchiha-gd4ex]

Stay strong bro . Wishing u the best

[@JunebugTexas1972]

I hope everyone fully recovers from this. I can't even imagine. I almost had a panic attack just watching the video! Stick to the carousels people.

[@sjbenson5618]

When I was younger I would have been very excited to go on rollercoasters. But now I’m scared to death of them because I’m afraid something would be wrong and I would die or be stuck! 😮 😢

[@LynnsWorld13]

I’ve never liked roller coasters myself. To me they aren’t safe.

[@WTFBUTWHY]

Same. Hate when my kids go on rides at the fair.

[@cesarmelendez4736]

I personally would never trust any rides at a fair or anything like that. On the other hand, I don't think all rides should be labeled as scary or unsafe. Heck, I will ride scariest of the thrill rides as long as it is in a place I can trust. number say going down stairs is more lethal than these ride. These types of situations are very sad and I really glad they are still with us, but we need to realize that 99.99% of rides are reaaalllllyy safe.

[@caramelhoni6881]

I only do Bumper Cars at these parks! I learned long ago, those rides and I, aren’t friends.

[@johanash2010]

I’m getting anxiety from watching this video. I couldn’t imagine being any of them 😢Glad everyone is okay! ❤

[@K.L.-]

You would think rides would have a contraption to help prevent this… since we ALL have wondered what happens if it gets stuck. Where was the common sense? I hope they get sued to the ground. Let this be a lesson.

[@blessgg]

So happy they are doing well!

[@basshun1]

Their was a mechanical issue that occurred 360 mode. The operator and everyone did a great job at helping keep everyone calm. Rides malfunction everyday. These rides are looked at and inspected daily. I was once stuck on a looped to loop upside down for an hour, same malfunction as this ride.

[@capturedbycody]

The same ride is at a permanent amusement park in my city, and the same thing happened the year it opened. This is a common issue with this ride.

[@Sarah-hz2tu]

Interesting

[@blinddiecast]

Man that must of sucked big time, glad everyone is OK, wish there was a way to manually fix that issue on the spot if that makes any sense

[@nicholaslockhart5409]

I am definitely empathetic to the situation that these people had to endure. But this kid has definitely said all of the right things for a successful lawsuit. It's almost as if he has been coached. I wonder if one of his parents is a lawyer. He's definitely an intelligent young man with a great vocabulary nonetheless.

[@_diet_coke]

Yes. A parent is suing. Opportuniests. If the kid is *traumatized* they need therapy...not to sue oaks park. 💰💰

[@DonnyGee-pw8wk]

Wow so despicable I pray for all of you and the trauma u endured

[@areaone3813]

Well at least this station didn’t turn off comments. This is something that can cause issues in individuals. How horrible.

[@captdaddy]

This will be the most insane experience of these gen zr's lives... Still be talking about this when they're 45 years old in plaid pajama pants drinking a vegan beer

[@tilerandmariexplore8986]

As one of the people stuck on the ride who knew hazen and Lilly personally this is true.

[@mandarue5104]

Oh dang! I literally just thought those were his freckles. 😬 I hope he gets professional help and find the healing he needs in Jesus name.

[@lktwoten]

ive been to oaks park but i have never seen that ride go in that position.

[@SingPandaProductions]

That is why I don't get on these types of rides.

[@LouieArmstrong1244]

Well atleast we know now our bodies can take about a half hour of being upside down like that! You probably shouldn't go a Hour like that!

[@princedesnare4373]

sue them

[@NL8584]

Say goodbye to oaks Park. They're about to be litigated out of existence.

[@captdaddy]

You must be new here

[@NL8584]

@@captdaddy Lived here all my life

[@captdaddy]

@@NL8584 oaks Park is owned by millionaires dude... They ain't going anywhere

[@NL8584]

@@captdaddy Just because the company is owned by a millionaire doesn't mean it won't be forced into bankruptcy. The individual and the business are separate and need to be thought of as separate entities.

[@captdaddy]

@@NL8584 oh so you're one of those guys who thinks he's smart...smh this isn't the first time the park has been sued pal and it damn sure won't be the last.. they have the best litigators.. nice job digging yourself deeper pal

[@wbabe2012]

Terrifying to be possibly staring at your death for 30 minutes smh 😣

[@christian.0000]

Bless his heart That would be so horrific. I dont want to know

[@OKIEBUD]

I live in Tulsa and was at bells when the wildcat rollercoaster took flight…scary that we just think all rides are safe?

[@braceletsmadebyavie]

My cousin was there at that time, luckily she didn’t go on it that time

[@ct3pfd817]

Ride at ur own risk

[@trentmiller8139]

Worst thing was talking to fox12

[@josephlacour3697]

Don't take unnecessary risk

[@kyliefire5008]

💯

[@diamondsglitznglam]

Can they sue

[@SelfLoveNGiveLove07]

My daughter was also on that ride and it wasn't an half hour it was an hour my daughter was brused so bad and these are kids we are talking about here CHILDREN my baby is traumatized...and FYI we didnt jump on the phone with any attorneys well at least i didnt....my daughter health both physical and mental is first priority to me so after her hospital visit....and now waking up screaming bloody murder i got right on the phone to get her connected with a counselor

[@laulau5818]

Oh my gosh 🎉

[@kamikazekid94]

This is why I never have road any rides since I was kid

[@annastashiamonnot7322]

NAH THIS IS WHY I HAVE COASTERPHOBIA

[@mickeyhead9770]

Terrifying.

[@adgebob5890]

That's right son go head and get that check! All yall deserve it. The F they though. This is crazy!

[@IvenRossall-te3sx]

How Much Money to get Rid of the "Trauma"🤑

[@_diet_coke]

If this is the most "traumatic" thing theyve experienced...theyre doing pretty okay in life.

[@t3hgir]

research amusement park "accidents"...

[@jamiehan6426]

What did he say 1:06 ? I’m sure it’s just like a what? Faulter?

[@miker-ux2hk]

He want that monay

[@Mike_Froste]

I would prob die of an anxiety attack

[@JustJack4268]

“Ah yes this may be precarious”

[@i-love-potato-chips9446]

The park was opened the next day! 😅

[@Milaaa416]

I was bout to go on that ride Fr😭😭😭

[@jumboshrimp5193]

Deduced😂

[@edonlin2005]

Lol. Even the anchor is laughing.

[@misscandy84]

noone deserves money people no reason for lawsuit everyone came down safely

[@terri1197]

Nope.

[@Sh1ft_VR]

Sue em

[@estellacoggins715]

Cute kid, glad he's ok. What a scare!

[@aaronscarpa7469]

Jesus, did these kids get coached by the attorneys a bit much?

[@ggcatbelladogantics2959]

What do you think happens when you hang upside down for 20 min? I expected worse. So, I don’t see evidence of coaching. I’m sure you’re an expert in judgmental, so I’m sure you know best.

[@kyliefire5008]

Dumb. Never get on that crap.

[@Rabbitt-uk1qm]

How does that happen a ride shouldn't be even able to stop like that upside down, and even if it does there should be safety systems to prevent that from happening. I don't trust carnival rides, because things happen all the time, plus they are not maintained enough, and don't have as much safety requirements compared to actual rides like roller coasters from Disney and universal

[@rubinbrown8142]

First lawsuit, coming, can see it allready

[@elijahsmith5683]

The petechiae looks alot like freckles

[@loverboisam2257]

Atlest you know the seats will not brake

[@user-gp8ff3ug1p]

I went there btw this is my dad's acount

[@kimp.dr.n2652]

Glad hes ok, but something tells me a lawyer told him hes traumatized.

[@Bobbydgwyuin]

I’m sure it was. Wants some lawsuit money soooo bad.

[@positive.juice.apartment]

why be so judgemental? you'd probably be terrified too

[@_diet_coke]

Welcome to Porkland. Greed runs rampant.

[@chrisrees7054]

Did anyone throw up? 🤢🤮

[@estrellapascalurie]

someone on tiktok who was there when it happened, said yes

[@ynwben576]

It’s the amusement parks fault because if the people were still stuck upside down for longer, than they could die because blood could rush to ur brain and it’s not good…

[@g1xo]

these families will be taken care of financially for a very long time 😂😂

[@check-zy1bj]

the ride probably stopped because these kids’ giant pants got stuck in it ☹️😞

[@robertruge2916]

Are u not the victim of this horrible new technique? These guys have been getting away with this for years, and by god, you've been sent here by providence. Tortured and then thrown out of the park. My heart goes out to you, poor boy. You are not the first to come here and distress. The owners are fond of kicking people out of the park, but it is providential that you are also another kind of victim should you come here.

[@ggcatbelladogantics2959]

Blood vessels popped in his face????? Oh no😢

[@misscandy84]

bet nooone evee ride that again

[@design1of470]

0:55 if only that ride had scared him into getting a haircut

[@Hecto356]

Every video that I’ve seen about this incident people are commenting that they will be entitled to sue. No one forced these people to ride that ride. They choose to ride at their own risk.

[@saiyansatan]

Sue for negligence. If you get hurt and the machine operates properly, you cannot sue. If the machine malfunctions causing any kind of trauma, they can sue. Someone went to the hospital, the amusement park should have to pay for it

[@Hecto356]

@@saiyansatan I agree the park should pay for anyone who sustained any sort of injuries or upcoming short term or long term health issues but everyone got off the ride safely. The most compensation they’re going to get is a free pass for a year or a full refund. I’d say the best compensation for being stuck on a ride upside for 25 mins is a full refund and the fact that you’re still alive. The best compensation should come from the experience itself and not some payout that will only make you feel better for a limited amount of time.

[@kathleenbaker2654]

Hanging upside down w all that blood going to the brain is negligence.

[@_diet_coke]

You dont deserve money because youve been 'traumatized' at oaks park. Youll be fine.

[@baucoin88]

Why can't this happen to me. Bro gonn get some coin from this.

[@sonyac6928]

Horrible

[@thisneeds2besaid]

Get yo money boo boo

[@lxlx3458]

👍

[@Stop-All-War]

'Cha-ching' moment..Lawyers drooling over easy win.

[@Hecto356]

These people chose to ride at their own risk.

[@ThaAlumniMusicGroup]

That’s not how that works lol. They won’t get money, they’ll just get tickets thats it and they’re not even entitled to that

[@styldsteel1]

And after that they were first in line to rush to another ride. " Oh whatever. This was like really weird. Whatever" let's have a burger and go again.

[@tilerandmariexplore8986]

As one of the people on the ride who knows hazen and Lilly this is 100% real and stuff

[@lxlx3458]

🏳️🏳️🏳️🙏🙏🙏

[@lextacy2008]

So here is the new regulations that will be passed after this incident: All inverted rides are no longer allowed to stall for "thrill purposes" All inverted capable rides now must provide momentum bearing which prevent the ride from ever stalling at the 360 mark.