Wisconsin
Riders dangle upside down on roller coaster for three hours at Wisconsin fair
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Eight riders on the “Fireball” roller coaster experienced a terrifying ordeal when the ride malfunctioned at the Forest County Festival in Crandon.
The incident left them hanging upside down for nearly three hours, causing distress and prompting a large-scale rescue effort.
Crandon, located about 30 miles east of Rhinelander, became the center of attention as emergency responders from various departments rushed to the scene.
The Crandon Fire Department, unfortunately, lacked the necessary equipment to carry out the rescue operation, leading to a call for assistance from the Antigo Fire Department and emergency responders from three surrounding counties.
The incident attracted considerable media coverage, with witnesses sharing their accounts of the harrowing incident.
Kati Declark, a concerned parent, found herself in a state of helplessness as her two daughters were stuck at the top of the malfunctioning roller coaster.
She described, “A lot of people were just trying to figure out, just like the amusement crew, trying to figure out what’s going on, what’s what’s happening.”
“It’s really hard to hear your kid yell your name and you can’t help them,” Declark expressed to WISN 12
Capt. Brennan Cook of the Crandon Fire Department provided limited details, stating, “All we know is that there is a mechanical failure with the ride where it became stuck in the upright position. The ride was recently inspected by the state of Wisconsin here on-site, and at this time, we do not have any other information.”
Lt. Adam Finn of the Antigo Fire Department, who participated in the rescue efforts, expressed, “he has never seen anything like this before.”
The cause of the ride malfunction has yet to be determined, leaving officials and the public eager for answers.
Despite the alarming circumstances, the good news emerged that all individuals stuck on the ride were rescued safely.
But, there is currently no update regarding their condition following the ordeal.
The incident has raised concerns about ride safety and the need for comprehensive inspections and maintenance protocols.
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Law enforcement authorities will undoubtedly conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the malfunction and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Forest County Festival, which typically brings joy and entertainment to attendees, was overshadowed by this unfortunate incident.
The festival organizers expressed their regret and reassured the public that they would cooperate fully with the investigation.
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Wisconsin
Columbia Co. Sheriff’s Office Dive Team searching for missing man
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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) – The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday night they are searching for a 63-year-old man that went underwater in Lake Wisconsin on the Wisconsin River.
Officials said numerous 911 calls came into the county’s dispatch center around 2 p.m. reporting a person that had gone underwater and not resurfaced.
Many area residents began searching for the man in their personal boats until CCSO’s Dive Team arrived and began searching, officials said.
Authorities were unable to find the man and called of the search for the night due to the darkness. The search will resume Sunday morning.
The area north of Tipperary Point is under an emergency slow-no-wake order. The Sheriff’s Office added it is vital that boaters abide by that order to keep divers safe and search efforts unhindered.
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His Wisconsin ‘ohana’: Badger receiver Trech Kekahuna proudly embraces Hawaiian heritage on the field
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How much did it rain in Milwaukee, Madison and elsewhere in Wisconsin overnight?
Many Wisconsinites looked outside Saturday morning to find that it rained overnight. But where did it rain and how much?
Milwaukee, New Berlin and Madison took the lead with cities that got the most rain, each with at least two inches overnight, according to the National Weather Service volunteer monitoring service.
How much did it rain in the Milwaukee area?
Milwaukee: 1.59-2 inches
Whitefish Bay: 0.98-1 inches
Wauwatosa: 1.12-1.19 inches
West Allis: 1.63 inches
Cudahy: 1.26 inches
Greendale: 1.24-1.6 inches
New Berlin: 1.42-2.2 inches
Muskego: 0.76-0.77 inches
Waukesha: 1.33-1.75 inches
Oconomowoc: 1.3-1.53 inches
Hartland: 1.25 inches
Menomonee Falls: 0.9-1.13 inches
Mequon: 1 inch
Cedarburg: 0.75 inches
How much did it rain in Madison, Green Bay, Racine, and other parts of Wisconsin?
Madison: 1.21-2.1 inches
Sun Prairie: 1.09 inches
Watertown: 1.21-1.66 inches
Janesville: 0.62-0.81 inches
Beloit: 0.53-0.62 inches
Portage: 0.46-0.54 inches
La Crosse: 0.74 inches
Eau Claire: 0.06-0.25 inches
Wausau: 0.51-0.74 inches
Plover: 0.34-0.45 inches
Fond du Lac: 0.51-0.83 inches
Oshkosh: 0.7-0.9 inches
Sheboygan: 0.52-0.95 inches
Manitowoc: 0.35-0.5 inches
Appleton: 0.35-1.01 inches
Green Bay: 0.4 inches
Sister Bay: 0.74 inches
Racine: 0.55-0.84 inches
Kenosha: 0.34-0.41 inches
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