Couple's Heroic Act Saves Young Girls from Missouri Roller Coaster Accident
A harrowing incident unfolded at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, where a young girl's seat belt allegedly malfunctioned on the Mamba roller coaster. The scare occurred on October 11, when the girl behind Chris Evins and his wife, Cassie, suddenly announced that her seat belt was not latched.
Evins, who was riding with his family, quickly sprang into action to secure the girls. He and his wife grabbed hold of both girls and held them in place as they whizzed by at 72 miles per hour, creating a terrifying experience for all parties involved. "It's terrifying," Cassie Evins recounted.
The couple's bravery was not enough to reassure them, however. With two more reported seat belt malfunctions on the same ride just one day later, they have decided to take a break from visiting Worlds of Fun until they are confident that the necessary repairs have been made.
Inspectors from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety have since evaluated the coaster and confirmed that some restraint devices were not functioning properly. As a result, the ride was taken out of service until repairs were completed. The park has promised to make any necessary modifications to ensure the ride's safety before it reopens to guests.
The incident raises questions about the reliability of safety features at amusement parks like Worlds of Fun. While the park has assured that the Mamba meets or exceeds all applicable safety standards, two separate incidents in as many days suggest that more work is needed to guarantee guest safety.
A harrowing incident unfolded at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, where a young girl's seat belt allegedly malfunctioned on the Mamba roller coaster. The scare occurred on October 11, when the girl behind Chris Evins and his wife, Cassie, suddenly announced that her seat belt was not latched.
Evins, who was riding with his family, quickly sprang into action to secure the girls. He and his wife grabbed hold of both girls and held them in place as they whizzed by at 72 miles per hour, creating a terrifying experience for all parties involved. "It's terrifying," Cassie Evins recounted.
The couple's bravery was not enough to reassure them, however. With two more reported seat belt malfunctions on the same ride just one day later, they have decided to take a break from visiting Worlds of Fun until they are confident that the necessary repairs have been made.
Inspectors from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety have since evaluated the coaster and confirmed that some restraint devices were not functioning properly. As a result, the ride was taken out of service until repairs were completed. The park has promised to make any necessary modifications to ensure the ride's safety before it reopens to guests.
The incident raises questions about the reliability of safety features at amusement parks like Worlds of Fun. While the park has assured that the Mamba meets or exceeds all applicable safety standards, two separate incidents in as many days suggest that more work is needed to guarantee guest safety.
what if they didn't have done that? the thought of those girls going flying at 72mph is literally chilling 
i mean, kudos to Chris and his wife for being total heroes 
their bravery isn't just about saving those girls from harm, it's also about showing us all that we should always be vigilant when it comes to safety 
i guess this just goes to show how important safety inspections are at places like Worlds of fun 
... i hope they get everything fixed ASAP so people can ride again
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! I guess you could say his seat belt was "loose" when it came to helping others 
. On a serious note though, it's crazy that there were two malfunctions in one day. Like, didn't those people test the ride or something? Guess you never really know what's gonna happen until it happens 
what's going on with these roller coasters?! first it's a malfunctioning seat belt and now they're saying there were TWO other incidents just the day after? 
I'm literally speechless after reading about this! Chris and Cassie Evans are total heroes 
for saving those little girls on the roller coaster!!! 
. And to think that Worlds of Fun had to shut down the ride due to safety issues... it's just not right 
. The couple should be given a medal or something for their bravery 
! I'm so glad they're taking action and demanding those necessary repairs 
. It's all about keeping our kids safe, you know? 